TX-FWS SANTA ANA NWR-TRAIL REPAIRS
The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded contract 140FGA26C0048 to Tier 1 Management LLC for $489,600 on September 21, 2026, for trail repairs at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Texas.
The award followed unrestricted competition with no set-aside applied.
140FGA26R0029 Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
9/21/26, 12:08 PM TX-FWS SANTA ANA NWR-TRAIL REPAIRS
The Fish and Wildlife Service intends to solicit trail repairs and improvements at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Hidalgo County, Texas, under a Total Small Business set-aside, with a sources-sought deadline of June 24, 2026 and formal solicitation anticipated around July 1, 2026.
Place of performance is the refuge in Alamo, Texas. The work responds to damage from a March 27, 2025 flooding event and comprises four primary tasks: rehabilitating 5,700 feet of existing granite-surfaced trails; creating 550 feet of new granite-surfaced trails with geogrid base; spraying stabilizing binder on 11,300 feet of existing granite trails; and surfacing 3,330 feet of new caliche trails and roads (ranging 6–10 feet wide) with geogrid and compacted caliche to 10-inch depth. All materials must meet specific standards: granite aggregate and caliche must consist of 75% granite and 25% clay, be free of vegetation and deleterious substances, and compact readily. Work must be performed between sunrise and sunset, seven days per week except federal holidays, with 100% daily COR inspection and maintenance of correct widths, depths, and level finish grade. The contractor must develop and submit a Quality Control Program within 30 days of award.
The contract is firm-fixed-price with a 60-day period of performance. The estimated construction magnitude is between $250,000 and $500,000. All small business categories are eligible, including 8(a) participants. Responses to the sources-sought notice must be submitted by June 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time to Ian Young at Ian_Young@ios.doi.gov and must include a UEI number, business type designation, and documentation of two to five similar past projects with final price, location, date, and description. NAICS 237310 applies; size standard is $45 million.
140FGA26R0029 Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
6/8/26, 1:50 PM TX-FWS SANTA ANA NWR-TRAIL REPAIRS
The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service intends to solicit a small business set-aside contract for trail repairs and improvements at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas, with a response deadline of July 21, 2026, and formal solicitation anticipated in July 2026.
This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside restricted to firms meeting the NAICS 237310 ($45 million) small business size standard. The anticipated award value is between $300,000 and $500,000, with a 60-calendar-day period of performance commencing from the Notice to Proceed. Award is expected in August 2026.
Work scope encompasses four primary tasks addressing flood damage sustained on March 27, 2025, from 13.38 inches of rainfall. Task 1 rehabilitates 5,700 linear feet of existing granite-surfaced trails by laying 2–3 inches of granite aggregate, compacting with a vibratory roller, and applying stabilizing binder spray. Task 2 installs new granite surfacing on 550 linear feet using Tensar TriAx Geogrid (or equivalent), 6 inches of compacted granite aggregate, and stabilizing binder. Task 3 sprays stabilizing binder over 11,300 linear feet of existing granite-surfaced trails after debris removal. Task 4 applies new caliche surfacing to 3,330 linear feet of trails and roads (2,400 feet at 10-foot width and 930 feet at 6-foot width) with geogrid, caliche placement, and 10-inch compaction. The contractor furnishes all materials, personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, and supervision. Work occurs between sunrise and sunset daily except federal holidays. Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs with 100% daily COR inspection are required. Solicitation number is 140FGA26Q0029, evaluated under FAR Part 13. Contracting Officer contact: Ian Young, Ian_Young@ios.doi.gov.
140FGA26R0029 Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
7/6/26, 3:03 PM TX-FWS SANTA ANA NWR-TRAIL REPAIRS
The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks repair and improvement of five damaged trails at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas, with proposals due August 25, 2026. The procurement is a total small business set-aside, NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), size standard $45 million.
Place of performance is Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas. The five named trails—Pintail Lakes, Pintail 3 West, Chachalaca, Willow Lakes, and Tower—sustained significant damage from a March 27, 2025 flooding event (13.38 inches of water). The scope comprises five tasks: rehabilitate 6,630 linear feet of existing granite-surfaced trails by laying 2-3 inches of granite aggregate, compacting, and spraying stabilizing binder; create 550 linear feet of new granite-surfaced trails using geogrid and applying 6 inches of granite aggregate compacted to 4 inches with binder; apply binder spray to 11,300 linear feet of existing granite-surfaced trails after clearing debris; construct 3,330 linear feet of new caliche-surfaced trails and roads (2,400 feet at 10-foot width, 930 feet at 6-foot width) using geogrid and compacting to 10 inches; and implement safety cones and flagging throughout. Materials must include Flexible Base Type B caliche (75% granite, 25% clay) and decomposed granite aggregate with matching composition. Binder is mandatory and must be itemized separately in pricing. Transportation equipment must use dump truck end dump tailgate spread to avoid tree removal.
Performance period is September 7 through October 21, 2026, with work completed within 45 calendar days of notice to proceed. Work occurs sunrise to sunset, Monday through Saturday, excluding federal holidays. Anticipated project cost ranges from $300,000 to $500,000. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of contract price and liability insurance with minimum $500,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, and $1,000,000 property damage are required. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply. Evaluation criteria are price, technical capability (project approach and schedule), and past experience on similar projects within the past five years. Organized site visit was held August 4, 2026. Amendment 0001, effective August 5, 2026, updated the Statement of Work and incorporates answers to contractor questions; offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment before proposal submission.
140FGA26R0029 Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
7/23/26, 3:16 PM