Boardwalk Materials for Bear River NWR

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotations for boardwalk materials at the Bear River National Wildlife Refuge in Brigham City, Utah under the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). The procurement involves supplying precast concrete decking materials for both west and east boardwalk sections, including helical pier installation, 316 stainless steel integral railing with lockable gates, and a complete LumenPod 16 LED lighting system that meets night sky compliance requirements. Contractors must provide materials meeting specific technical specifications including 4,000 PSI compressive strength, minimum 9-PSF uniform loading capacity, textured surfaces, and a ten-year warranty. The contract will be awarded using lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria as a firm fixed-price arrangement. Questions are due by July 11, 2025, with quotation submissions required by July 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM PST via electronic submission to the contracting officer.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside, requiring contractors to be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete online representations and certifications. The delivery schedule requires materials to be provided by September 30, 2025, with a performance period running from August 1 through September 30, 2025. Materials must be delivered to the employee parking lot area east of the building at 2155 W Forest St, Brigham City, UT 84302. The contractor must supply Permatrak materials or equivalent alternatives, with any substitutions requiring detailed written comparisons for government approval. The government will evaluate contractor past performance using databases including CPARS, FAPIIS, and FPDS-NG to assess technical capability and pricing reasonableness. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no work permitted during federal holidays.