St. Marks NWR Aucilla Tram Road Bridge DB

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting firm-fixed-price design-build services for access improvements to the Aucilla Tram Road Bridge and Water Control Structure at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Wakulla County, Florida. The primary objective of the project is to eliminate safety hazards, such as alligator exposure and the requirement for personnel to enter water or crawl beneath the bridge, by establishing permanent safe access from above to all stop-log boards and retaining devices. The scope of work includes replacing existing stop-log boards and lifting components, altering the cantilevered bridge deck or extending the water control structure operating face, and replacing deficient bridge rails and traffic-safety features. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310, with a total performance period of 460 calendar days scheduled from November 2, 2026, to February 15, 2028. The project is divided into a design phase and a construction phase, requiring the contractor to hold a valid state general contractor license. Award will be determined using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, evaluating quotes based on minimum technical compliance and fair and reasonable pricing. Key requirements include adherence to Davis-Bacon wage determinations, the provision of an independent materials testing laboratory, and strict protocols for the preservation of historical or archaeological data encountered during terrain alteration.