AZ havasu NWR boat ramp replacement

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking a small business contractor to replace a concrete boat ramp at the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge in Mohave Valley, Arizona. The project involves removing an existing 70' x 16' x 1' concrete boat ramp and constructing a new ramp with identical dimensions, including a 20' concrete apron at the top. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, materials, and labor to complete the work, which includes ground compaction, rebar installation, and concrete pouring with specific technical specifications. The government will evaluate proposals on a best value basis, considering price and past experience as the primary factors. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on February 5, 2025, and proposal submissions due by February 19, 2025, with responses to be submitted directly to Nicole Johnson via email.

This contract is a total small business set-aside with an estimated value between $25,000 and $100,000, restricted exclusively to small business concerns. The period of performance is 120 calendar days, with work scheduled to begin on March 3, 2025, and concluding by July 1, 2025. Work will be performed at the 5-Mile Landing Recreation Area located at 317 Mesquite Avenue in Needles, California, with permitted work hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The project requires contractors to follow specific construction standards, including using 3,500 PSI concrete with fiber reinforcement, installing #4 rebar every two feet, and applying a rolling stamp finish. Performance and payment bonds will be required for awards exceeding certain monetary thresholds, and contractors must adhere to the provided wage determination schedule for Mohave County, Arizona.