LA-bayou sauvage NWR-ridge trail lumber

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting bids for lumber procurement to rehabilitate the Ridge Trail Boardwalk at Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana. The solicitation (No. 140FS325Q0051) seeks approximately 3,300 linear feet of specialized lumber including 6x6 piles, 2x8 decking, longitudinal beams, toe boards, and railing materials, along with associated hardware like timber screws and hurricane ties. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be evaluated based on their ability to meet precise material specifications and delivery requirements. The solicitation will be executed under FAR Part 12 and 13 for commercial items, utilizing a firm-fixed price purchase order. Quotes are due by March 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of March 31, 2025.

The procurement is not designated as a small business set-aside, though it is classified under NAICS category 321999 for miscellaneous wood product manufacturing. The technical point of contact is Pon Dixson, and the contract point of contact is Stephanie Long, both associated with the Department of the Interior. Lumber will be delivered to the US Fish and Wildlife Service facility at 17160 Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a specified delivery date of April 27, 2025 and a performance period from March 27 to April 30, 2025. The project involves replacing and re-decking the existing boardwalk with .8CCA treated timber materials, with specific requirements for material dimensions, treatment, and placement. While no specific award value is mentioned, the detailed specifications suggest a precise and technical procurement process focused on meeting exact rehabilitation needs for the wildlife refuge's infrastructure.