NM BITTER LAKE NWR - Gravel Purchase and Delivery

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the purchase and delivery of 5,800 tons of 3/4" minus gravel to repair damaged sections of the Auto Tour Route at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Roswell, New Mexico. The gravel must be virgin material with no recycled content and will be used to restore a 4-mile long, 15-foot wide road section and four small parking areas that sustained damage from heavy rain and flooding. The solicitation requires FOB Destination delivery, with contractors responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, and transportation, including unloading at the delivery site. The government will evaluate quotes based on a subjective assessment considering the offeror's ability to meet technical specifications, lead time, and price, with non-price factors weighted approximately equal to price. Quotes must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Dana Arnold by September 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside with a size standard of 500 employees, operating under NAICS code 212321 for Construction Sand and Gravel Mining. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a performance period from September 9, 2025, to December 8, 2025, allowing contractors 90 days to complete delivery after award. Delivery must occur at specific coordinates (33.456066, -104.401642) along the Auto Tour Route, with restrictions prohibiting deliveries during the annual Dragonfly Festival from September 1-12 and on federal holidays. The place of performance is Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge located at 4200 E Pine Lodge Road in Roswell, New Mexico. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, the substantial quantity of 5,800 tons of specialized gravel indicates a significant procurement investment for the refuge's infrastructure restoration needs.