47--TX NECHES RIVER NWR Aluminum Culverts

The contract is for the purchase, delivery, and unloading of three 72-inch by 40-foot, 12-gauge aluminum corrugated metal pipe culverts totaling 120 linear feet to be installed at the Neches River National Wildlife Refuge in Texas, replacing the Deadwater Bridge. The project is scheduled for performance between June 24, 2026, and July 1, 2026, with all culverts required to be delivered by July 1, 2026, at a location 1.5 miles south of the refuge entrance gate at 262 West US-79, Jacksonville, TX 75766. Delivery is FOB destination, and the contractor must coordinate with the refuge manager in advance due to the site being behind a locked gate and subject to potential road closures from flooding. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332996, with award based on best value, giving priority to conformance with technical specifications over price. Evaluation considers technical capability, lead time, past performance, and cost. The contractor must comply with numerous federal clauses including whistleblower protections, prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements, system for award management maintenance, child labor standards, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, sustainable products requirements, and Buy American provisions, all with several deviations effective in 2026. Payments are governed by the Prompt Payment Act and must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform with a PDF invoice and itemized breakdowns for partial payments, ending with a final invoice clearly labeled “FINAL.” Payment is made via electronic funds transfer based on SAM data. The contractor bears risk of loss until delivery at the destination and must notify the contracting officer of any excusable delays. All work must adhere to industry quality control standards, with documentation provided in the proposal. The government retains inspection and acceptance rights and can require repair, replacement, or price adjustments for nonconforming supplies. The contractor must maintain records for three years after final payment and is subject to audit by the Comptroller General. The contract also incorporates requirements for procurement integrity, kickback prohibitions, combating human trafficking, and use of sustainable, biobased, or energy-efficient products. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and provide all necessary certifications, with proposals due by June 22, 2026, and held valid for 60 days after submission. No discussions