MN-FWS tamarac VC parking seal coat

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Construction A/E Team 2 in Falls Church, Virginia seeks quotations for seal coating of the visitor center parking lot at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in Rochert, Minnesota, with questions due November 18, 2026 and quotations due November 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. local time. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside Request for Quotation (Solicitation 140FF027Q0055) under NAICS 236220 and PSC Z2LB.

The scope covers crack sealing, patching, slurry seal, and pavement markings across 4,826 square yards of the Entrance Road and Visitor Center Parking (Route 900). Specifications require slurry seal equivalent to SealBest 1000 with a minimum 10-year limited warranty, MPI #97 latex traffic-marking paint meeting current ADA requirements, and performance-graded binders designated per AASHTO M 320. Pavement markings may not be applied until a minimum 14-day aging period has elapsed. The contractor must prepare a traffic control plan under the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and maintain emergency vehicle access. Work is limited to 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The period of performance runs from December 1, 2026 to March 5, 2027, with a 90-day completion deadline from Notice to Proceed. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for November 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 35704 County Highway 26, Rochert, Minnesota.

This is a firm fixed-price contract for one lump-sum line item, with a contract magnitude below $25,000. Award goes to the responsible respondent submitting the lowest evaluated price determined fair and reasonable, without discussions. Quotations must include a completed Standard Form 1442, pricing on the quote schedule, representations and certifications (preferably via SAM.gov), and acknowledgment of any amendments. Davis-Bacon wage determination MN20260029 applies, and Buy American construction materials compliance is required. Performance and payment bonds are not required per Item 12a. Payment processes electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform and requires certified payrolls, a statement of compliance, an itemized breakdown for partial payments, and a contractor's release of claims with the final invoice.

Submit written questions to Christa Garrigas at christa_garrigas@ios.doi.gov. Government technical point of contact is Alisha Haken, Deputy Project Leader at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge (218-308-7161), with Brandon Jutz as secondary contact.