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The Ridge Trail Boardwalk Rehabilitation project at Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a firm fixed price construction contract awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. With an estimated magnitude between $250,000 and $500,000, the project involves the removal and replacement of deteriorated structural elements, including deck boards, toe boards, piles, beams, and hurricane tie straps. The work is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237990. The contractor is required to commence work within 10 calendar days of the notice to proceed and must complete all activities within 90 calendar days. Award is based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, evaluating offerors on recent relevant experience with trail boardwalks, technical capabilities, and price. Key requirements include the implementation of a comprehensive Contractor Quality Control Plan, adherence to Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, and compliance with strict environmental regulations regarding endangered species and hazardous waste. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory, and all invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. Special provisions require the use of waterborne preservatives for wood products and the procurement of Federal PIV credentials for personnel requiring unsupervised facility access.