Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge

Awarded on April 18, 2024, by the Department of Transportation's Eastern Federal Lands Division, this contract supports civil infrastructure improvements at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin. The project focuses on the rehabilitation of Entrance Road (Route 10) and the reconstruction of Marshland Road (Route 100). The scope of work includes roadway excavation, the installation of geotextile for subgrade stabilization, construction of concrete sidewalks and wheelstops, placement of aluminum signage with Type 3 retroreflective sheeting, automatic gate installation, turf establishment, and the implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and biological monitoring. The contract was awarded to Construction Solutions Group, LLC, as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310. The total value is divided into three schedules, with Schedule A at $2,464,451.12, Schedule B at $407,952.54, and Schedule C at $580,512.76. The procurement process involved a bid tabulation of five contractors, with the award likely based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Performance is measured by the completion of specific line items, including asphalt concrete pavement, guardrail systems, and temporary traffic control.