IA-port louisa NWR-boat ramp repair proj

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) is soliciting sealed bids from contractors for repair work on a damaged and degraded public boat ramp at Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in Wapello, Iowa. The primary scope of work involves demolishing and removing an approximately 8 feet by 28 feet damaged concrete and rebar section from the existing boat ramp slab, preparing the bedding, fabricating new forms with rebar, and pouring new concrete at 6 inches depth with a minimum strength of 4,000 psi and embedded traction bars. Contractors must possess the capability to perform heavy concrete work and coordinate scheduling with refuge staff to accommodate low river water conditions. The solicitation does not specify explicit evaluation criteria beyond standard sealed bid procurement procedures with public opening at the time offers are due. Critical deadlines include a mandatory site visit on March 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST (contractors must notify Nathan Barnett at Nathan_barnett@fws.gov or 636-474-9749 at least 24 hours in advance), submission of questions by March 12, 2026, to Bill Koski at william_koski@fws.gov, and sealed quotes due by March 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST to Bill Koski.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to certified small business concerns. No incumbent contractor or award value is identified in the available documentation. The project timeline requires contractors to commence work within 10 calendar days of award and complete all work within 91 calendar days, with a performance period from April 13, 2026, through October 2, 2026, with potential extension if Mississippi River levels necessitate schedule adjustments; the ideal work window is July 15, 2026, through October 2, 2026. The work is located at Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge near Wapello, Iowa, with all materials, equipment, labor, and supervision provided by the contractor. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply to this project, and standard federal clauses regarding buy American construction materials, environmental compliance, and hazardous materials handling are incorporated into the contract terms.