MI- detroit RIV INT WR-green trail rehab

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a firm fixed-price construction contract to rehabilitate the Green River Trail at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge in Trenton, Michigan, with quotations due June 25, 2026 at 1200 hours local time. The procurement is set aside for total small business and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror on a price-only basis without discussions.

Place of performance is the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Trenton, Michigan. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 5437 W. Jefferson Avenue, Trenton, Michigan 48183. Questions must be submitted by June 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST.

The project involves trail rehabilitation including gravel installation, removal and fill operations, concrete deck installation, and bench installation across the Green River Trail and Walnut Grove Trail. Performance runs from June 30, 2026 through November 30, 2026, with completion required by October 16, 2026. Construction is limited to sunrise-to-sunset, Monday through Friday, with weekends allowed on 48-hour notice. Liquidated damages are assessed at $106.00 per calendar day for delays.

The contract incorporates Davis-Bacon Act wage rates (prevailing wage rates are specified for Wayne County, Michigan construction trades), Buy American construction materials provisions, and American Iron and Steel requirements. Concrete specifications include 3000 psi minimum compressive strength at 28 days with maximum water-cementitious materials ratio of 0.49. The contractor is responsible for all permits, fees, environmental compliance including NPDES permit implementation, and invasive species prevention through equipment cleaning. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days of award. Payment will be processed electronically through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform system.

NAICS 236220, PSC Y1PZ.