Bica repair guardrail

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region seeks removal and replacement of approximately 75 linear feet of damaged guardrail along Highway 313 near Fort Smith, Montana at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, with quotations due July 27 at 1:00 p.m. MDT. The procurement is 100% set aside for Total Small Business Concerns and is firm-fixed-price, awarded to the responsible quoter with the lowest evaluated price.

Place of performance is the project site at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Montana. Work spans August 3 through November 13. The existing Midwest Guardrail System Type 2, Class A with wood posts and weathered steel rail requires replacement with identical guardrail type including Terminal Section Type MGS Tangent with all posts, hardware, and accessories meeting current Federal Highway Administration guidance and crashworthiness standards. Contractor responsibilities include removal and disposal of damaged components, installation of new guardrail and terminal sections, traffic control including signage and flagging, and site cleanup and restoration. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements and manufacturer specifications.

Quoters must be registered in SAM with an active UEI at quote submission, award, and throughout performance. The NAICS code is 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 million. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements apply; General Decision Number MT20260080 (effective June 4) establishes rates across approximately 40 job classifications plus paid sick leave accrual of one hour per 30 hours worked. Liability insurance must provide minimum coverage of $100,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, and $500,000 property damage. Quoters must submit capability and experience information, past performance references, and evidence of required licenses and certifications for projects completed within the past five years. An optional site visit is scheduled for July 8 at 11:00 a.m. MDT. The contracting officer is Stacy Vallie (406-404-4167; Stacy_Vallie@ios.doi.gov).