Y--TUNISON GRAVEL PARKING LOT PROJECT

The Tunison Gravel Parking Lot Project is a firm-fixed-price construction contract awarded by the U.S. Geological Survey Denver Acquisition Branch under the Department of the Interior, with a contract number of 0044037712 and solicitation number 140G0226R0004. The project requires the construction of a temporary gravel parking lot at the Tunison Laboratory of Aquatic Science located at 3075 Gracie Road, Cortland, NY, with performance to be completed within 45 calendar days from the notice to proceed, between May 11 and June 30, 2026. The estimated contract value ranges from $25,000 to $100,000, and the work includes land preparation, grading, gravel placement, compaction, electrical work for 120-volt direct burial or conduit runs, landscaping, reseeding of disturbed areas, and full site cleanup. All work must comply with the Statement of Work detailed in Attachment 1, referenced specifications including GS0301 and GS0350, and federal sustainability mandates requiring EPA-designated, ENERGY STAR, FEMP, and BioPreferred products. Inspection and acceptance occur at the worksite and are governed by FAR clauses 52.246-12 and 52.246-13, with contractor responsibility for maintaining inspection records and correcting defective work at their own expense. The contract mandates strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations, including anti-kickback procedures, whistleblower protections, contractor employee rights, and prohibitions on contracting with entities such as Kaspersky Lab. Environmental and safety requirements are enforced through clauses covering hazardous materials, pollution prevention, ozone-depleting substances, and accident reporting, with all incidents requiring notification to the Contracting Officer’s Representative within 48 hours. Security is a critical component, requiring all personnel to be U.S. citizens or lawful aliens with three years of U.S. residency, mandatory EOD approval from the Bureau Personnel Security Office, and successful adjudication of NACI-level background checks; contractors must flow down these security protocols to subcontractors and immediately report any personnel changes or security concerns. Wage compliance is tied to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Decision WD NY20260042, and subcontractor lists must be submitted within 10 days of award. Invoicing is exclusively through the Internet Payment Platform (IPP), and