Y--KS QUIVIRA NWR 9 BAY BRIDGE

The contract awards the removal of a nine-bay bridge and installation of a low water crossing at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Stafford, Kansas, under Solicitation Number 140FGA26Q0020, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior. The work is to be performed under a Firm Fixed Price contract with a performance period from June 1, 2026, to March 4, 2027, totaling 276 days after notice to proceed. The scope encompasses comprehensive site preparation, demolition, excavation, fill placement, compaction, grading, concrete placement, riprap installation, and temporary and permanent signage, guided by 77 pages of specialized specifications and three drawings. All work must comply with industry standards including ACI 301, ASTM C33, KDOT, and CDOT, with testing conducted by NVLAP-accredited or NRTL-certified laboratories. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform and payment via electronic funds transfer through SAM.gov. Performance is subject to strict environmental and operational constraints: work is limited to one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, with no work permitted on weekends or federal holidays without written authorization. Operations must immediately cease upon discovery of endangered species, and any discovery of archaeological or historical artifacts requires immediate notification and may trigger contract modifications. Hazardous materials, including potential asbestos, must be reported immediately, and improper waste handling renders the contractor liable for all government costs. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply only to truck drivers hauling materials directly to or from the site, not to general transportation. Substitutions of key personnel, materials, or subcontractors require prior written approval, and all subcontract agreements must incorporate the same environmental and archaeological protections. The evaluation follows a Lowest-Priced, Technically-Acceptable approach, where proposals must first demonstrate acceptable recent experience and past performance before price becomes the determining factor. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 237310 with a $45 million size standard, and all offerors are required to complete representations regarding small business status, environmental compliance, and prohibited practices, though no completed submissions are present in the solicitation documentation.