Limestone/RIP RAP rocks for FWS welaka NWR

The Fish and Wildlife Service is issuing a Request for Quotation to procure limestone and rip rap rocks for the Welaka National Fish Hatchery in Crescent City, Florida. The solicitation seeks approximately 260 tons of rock and lime materials, specifically 80 tons of rip rap rocks (6-to-9-inch range), 80 tons of #4 stone, and 100 tons of Florida DOT certified lime rock road base materials to be stockpiled at the facility. Vendors must submit quotes via email by December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET, including their Unique Entity Identifier number, product descriptions, price per ton, and total quote price, with shipping and handling costs included in the unit price. The government will award the contract to the most advantageous responsible offeror based on evaluation criteria including price (best value), acceptable specification/proposal, and past performance history from CPARS/FAPIIS. All mandatory federal acquisition regulation clauses apply, covering business ethics, equal opportunity, labor standards, and small business utilization requirements, with electronic invoicing required through the Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. The contract period of performance runs from December 9, 2025 to December 16, 2025, with delivery on an FOB Destination basis, meaning the contractor bears all transportation and handling costs to the drop-off location across from 1011 County Road 309 at the Welaka National Fish Hatchery. No incumbent contractor or current awardee is identified in the solicitation documents. The materials will be used to complete a nature trail project at the hatchery and must be coordinated with the hatchery manager. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 212312 (Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying) and PSC code 5610 (Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk), indicating the anticipated supplier industry classification.