Z--TN-ERWIN NFH-T25R1-REHAB ASPHALT PAVEMENT

The contract pertains to the rehabilitation of asphalt pavement at the Erwin National Fish Hatchery in Tennessee, covering approximately 4,000 square yards of roadway and parking areas including Federal Hatchery Road and associated lots designated as RT#010, RT#900, RT#901, and RT#902. The work involves milling deteriorated surfaces, repairing cracks and potholes, applying a hot-mix asphalt overlay with thicknesses of either 1.5 or 2 inches compacted to at least 91% maximum theoretical density, applying a protective seal coat, and installing thermoplastic pavement markings. The project is structured as a firm-fixed-price construction contract awarded through a sealed bid process, set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 237310 with an estimated value between $100,000 and $250,000. Performance is scheduled for 180 calendar days following issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with an assumed start date of May 18, 2026, and a firm completion date of November 14, 2026, requiring work to begin no later than 14 days after notice. All work must comply with USFWS and Tennessee Department of Transportation specifications, and quality control procedures require submission of test reports, material certifications, and seven full-depth core samples for density and thickness verification, with nonconforming work to be corrected at the contractor’s expense. The contract mandates strict adherence to environmental, safety, and labor regulations, including compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage rates on construction labor, Buy American requirements for materials, and adherence to federal statutes concerning hazardous waste, endangered species, and archaeological preservation. Contractors must submit a Site-Specific Safety Plan, Job Hazards Analysis, and Health and Safety Plan aligned with OSHA standards and DOI policies, and are solely responsible for site safety from Notice to Proceed through final acceptance. Key personnel, including a superintendent with at least five years of coordination experience, must be identified within 14 days of commencing work, and any substitutions require written approval. Subcontractors must be disclosed using SF 1413 and are bound by all contractual obligations. Sustainability goals require maximum use of EPA, USDA Biobased, Energy Star, and FEMP-listed products, and contractors must certify product conformity with relevant FAR clauses. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the designated contracting officer by March