CA-guadalupe nipomo NWR-concrete pad

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to install a concrete pad at the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge in California. The project requires constructing a 7' x 14' x 6" reinforced concrete slab with a minimum 4,000 PSI compressive strength, intended as a UTV and skid-steer washing station. Contractors must submit electronic quotes by June 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, with the government planning to award the contract to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable bidder without further discussions. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 3, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM PDT, and potential contractors are required to complete a Standard Form 1442 and provide necessary representations and certifications. The evaluation will focus on price fairness and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, including Buy American requirements.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category, but is open to small businesses with a size standard of $22 million under NAICS code 238290. The total project value is estimated to be less than $10,000, with a performance period from January 20, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The work will be performed on Beigle Road, approximately 4 miles northeast of Guadalupe, California, specifically about 900 feet southwest of the refuge gate. Contractors must complete the project within 120 days after receiving the Notice to Proceed, with work limited to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, excluding federal holidays. The project requires detailed material specifications, concrete mix ticket submissions, and moisture and density testing to ensure compliance with American Concrete Institute (ACI) standards.