MS sandhill crane visitor center doors

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking contractors for the replacement of entry doors at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Gautier, Mississippi. The project involves replacing two sets of double doors (4 doors total) with new commercial-rated doors in brushed nickel color, with one side requiring ADA-compliant automatic door openers to improve accessibility for visitors with diverse mobility needs. Contractors must handle complete removal and disposal of existing doors, installation of new doors and frames, electrical work for automatic openers, and ensure full ADA compliance throughout the project. The solicitation operates under a firm-fixed price structure with evaluation criteria focused on technical capability and price competitiveness. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on July 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm local time, a deadline for questions on July 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST, and proposal submissions due by August 6, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with no incumbent contractors identified in the solicitation materials. The contract value is indicated to be less than $25,000, positioning it as a smaller-scale construction project that requires minimal bonding requirements, though contractors must obtain insurance certificates and comply with Davis-Bacon wage determinations. The performance period is established as 30 days after contract award, with the contract timeline spanning from September 8, 2025 to November 3, 2025, and work hours restricted to Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. All work will be performed at the visitor center located at 7200 Crane Lane, Gautier, Mississippi, with contractors required to provide a minimum one-year warranty on all installed components and conduct training for facility staff upon project completion.