MN fergus falls WMD handrail stairs

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, seeks quotations to replace deck handrails and stairs at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, under Solicitation 140FF027Q0027, with quotations due November 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. local time. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.

The NAICS code is 236220 and the PSC is Y1PZ. The contract is firm fixed-price on a lump sum basis, with an estimated construction magnitude of $100,000 to $250,000. Award goes to the responsible respondent with the lowest evaluated price determined fair and reasonable, without discussions. The solicitation states no weighted evaluation factors.

Work includes removal of existing handrail and stairs, with the Statement of Work citing approximately 130 feet of handrail and a 23-foot by 4-foot stairway, followed by installation of prefabricated steel stairs with aluminum handrails. Stair components must be hot-dip galvanized per ASTM A123 and powder-coated, and welding must conform to AWS D1.1. The fabricator must demonstrate a minimum of five years' documented experience producing prefabricated steel stairs. Shop drawings and structural calculations require Professional Engineer stamps.

Construction is restricted to June 5, 2027 through August 31, 2027 due to access restrictions, and all stair and handrail materials must be fabricated and delivered before June 5, 2027. Overall contract dates run November 23, 2026 through August 31, 2027. The Davis-Bacon wage determination is MN20260082 for Otter Tail County, effective July 30, 2026. The contract requires Buy American compliance for construction materials, and performance and payment bonds are due within 10 days of award.

A mandatory site visit occurs November 9, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. at the project location, and site-visit questions are due November 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Quotations are submitted electronically to christa_garrigas@ios.doi.gov and include Standard Form 1442, pricing per the Quote Schedule, and representations and certifications under FAR 52.204-8 or confirmation that SAM.gov information is current. For additional information, contact the Wetlands District Manager at (218) 736-0627.