Milling and Paving of Parking Lot & Structure

The U.S. Geological Survey's Reston Acquisition Branch is seeking a contractor to perform milling, paving, and traffic paint application services for a parking lot and structure at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center in Laurel, Maryland. The project encompasses comprehensive restoration of approximately 26,500 square feet covering the Gabrielson building parking lot and Merriam Garage, including milling, excavation, asphalt resurfacing, water drainage improvements, and traffic line repainting. All work must be completed within 90 days of receiving the notice to proceed, with no option periods included in the contract. The evaluation will consider technical approach and past performance as equally important factors, with these non-price factors being approximately equal in importance to the proposed price. The solicitation was released on July 8, 2025, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for July 21, 2025, and written quotes due by August 7, 2025, with an anticipated contract award date of August 14, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990 with a size standard of $19.0 million, and no incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, reflecting the scope of parking facility restoration work required. The project will be performed at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center located at the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, Maryland, which is a controlled-access federal facility requiring daily coordination with the Technical Liaison for site entry. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award and must ensure all employees are legally authorized to work in the United States. The work involves specific technical requirements including shooting grades with transit, applying tar for bonding, installing a 2-inch leveling course of asphalt, and compacting with vibratory rollers while adhering to federal safety and security protocols.