KS flint hills NWR prking lot replacement

The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks replacement of a parking lot and sidewalks at Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge in Hartford, Kansas, with proposals due July 29, 2026, and questions due July 17. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 237310 with a $45 million size standard.

The anticipated project cost is between $45,000 and $75,000. Place of performance is Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge, 530 West Maple Avenue, Hartford, Kansas. The contractor must begin work within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete all work within 240 calendar days, with a performance period from August 10, 2026, through April 6, 2027.

The scope includes demolition of existing concrete and pavement, construction of a reinforced concrete parking lot (75 feet by 39.5 feet by 6 inches thick) and three ADA-compliant concrete sidewalk sections, concrete edging, jointing, striping, and signage. Concrete must meet 4,000 psi minimum strength with 6.5% ±1.5% air content and rebar or welded wire mesh reinforcement. All compaction and material testing must comply with ASTM standards. Site restoration including grading, topsoil application, seeding, and stabilization is required. The contractor must submit concrete mix design, work schedule, traffic control plan, material certifications, testing plan, disposal plan, and safety plan. Work must occur during regular hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday), excluding federal holidays, unless prior approval is obtained.

The contract is subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements and Buy American Act provisions for construction materials. An organized site visit is scheduled July 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing best value based on price, technical capability (project approach, timeline, local area experience), and past project experience (3–5 similar projects within the past five years with references). Quotations must remain valid for a minimum of 30 days.