Me rachel carson NWR parking lot project

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to construct a gravel parking lot at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Kennebunk, Maine, by removing existing pavement from approximately 4,128 square feet of refuge road, leveling the surface, removing designated trees, and grinding stumps to ground level. This firm fixed-price construction project requires the contractor to obtain all necessary permits, dispose of materials in accordance with applicable laws, and implement traffic control measures during work. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 1-2 PM local time, requiring RSVP 24 hours prior. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis considering technical capabilities, past performance, and price. Quotes must be submitted electronically to nicole_c_johnson@fws.gov by Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST.

This opportunity is set aside for total small business concerns under NAICS code 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) with a size standard of $19.0 million. The project has an estimated value range between $25,000 and $100,000, with performance scheduled from approximately September 29 to December 30, 2025. The contractor must commence work within 14 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and complete the entire project within 90 calendar days. Work is restricted to between one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, with no weekend or federal holiday work unless specifically authorized. The project location is at the corner of Brown Street and Western Avenue/Route 9 on Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge property in York County, Maine.