FL ST marks NWR road sign replacement

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking qualified contractors to remove and replace road signs at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge near St. Marks, Florida, under solicitation number 140FS326Q0023. The project requires fabrication and installation of new signs compliant with 2024 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards and USFWS Sign Handbook specifications, utilizing aluminum or DOT-approved materials with ASTM Type XI reflective sheeting mounted on steel pipe signposts. Offerors must demonstrate technical experience with road sign replacement projects of similar scope and provide three past performance references with supporting documentation from federal, state, or local government sources. The government will evaluate proposals based heavily on technical capabilities and past performance, with price considered as a less significant evaluation factor. The deadline for quote submission is February 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of March 1, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 339950 (Sign Manufacturing). The period of performance extends from March 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026, with work to be performed at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Wakulla County, Florida. Contractors must comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations applicable to Florida counties of Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Wakulla, which mandate minimum hourly wage rates across various occupational classifications along with fringe benefits including health and welfare provisions and paid leave. Deliverables include an inventory report, sign specifications, installation plans, a final report with photographs and GIS data, and ten replacement signposts for maintenance purposes. Quotes must be submitted via email to keith_rose@fws.gov and include Standard Form 1449, SAM.gov registration documentation, technical capabilities statements, and detailed pricing breakdowns.