Y--KS-FLINT HILLS NWR-RESIDE & REROOF HQ BD

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for the Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge Reroofing and Residing Project, identified by solicitation number 140FGA26R0022. This notice, posted on May 28, 2026, with a response deadline of June 5, 2026, is not a formal solicitation and does not request proposals, quotations, or bids; it is solely intended to gather industry input for future procurement planning. The project scope, as detailed in the accompanying Statement of Work and specifications, involves the demolition and replacement of three deteriorated concrete boat ramps at Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge in Hartford, Kansas, 66854. Work includes constructing three new reinforced concrete ramps with a minimum 6-inch thickness, 4,000 psi compressive strength, #4 epoxy-coated rebar spaced at 12 inches on center, and a non-skid V-groove finish angled 30 degrees. Each of the two main ramps will feature two 20-foot-wide lanes separated by a median for a boat dock, with two existing wave breaks extended by approximately 40 feet using geotextile underlayment and riprap made from reused and imported materials. Sediment must be removed from water areas as needed, and all work must comply with AASHTO HS-20 load standards and environmental regulations including OSHA, ASME, NFPA, and the Clean Water Act. Contractors must implement Best Management Practices to protect wildlife habitat and water quality, including installing a perimeter turbidity curtain prior to in-water work, prohibiting fueling or equipment maintenance within 100 feet of water without secondary containment, and preventing uncured concrete runoff from entering waterways. The project requires a 60-day completion window from notice to proceed, with normal work hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., though emergency or hazardous conditions may require work during nights, weekends, or holidays. The Government will conduct inspections throughout all phases, including mandatory prior approval of the subgrade before concrete placement, and a final inspection requiring five business days’ advance notice to the Technical Coordinator, Station Manager, Contract Officer Representative, and Contract Officer. Contractors are responsible for providing operations and maintenance manuals and training, and must offer a minimum one-year labor warranty on all products and equipment. The solicitation is