NV-ASH meadows NWR-road repair project

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to provide 1,500 tons of 3/4" gravel for road repair at the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Amargosa Valley, Nevada. The project aims to address road damage caused by tropical storm Hilary in 2023, focusing on regrading and resurfacing roadways including Spring Meadows Road, Longstreet Road, and Devil's Hole Road. Contractors must meet specific technical specifications for the gravel, including requirements for Los Angeles abrasion, soundness, durability, and fractured faces. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 327992 for Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing, with a size standard of 600 employees. Qualified contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their quotes by May 7, 2025, at 1700 ET.

The contract is a total small business set-aside with a period of performance from April 11, 2025, to May 9, 2025. The anticipated awardee is Wulfenstein Construction, with the contract to be administered by FWS SAT 1 in Falls Church, Virginia. Delivery of the gravel is required within 14 days of contract award, specifically to Dam C Reservoir. The solicitation offers optional additional quantities of gravel ranging from 200 to 300 tons, providing flexibility for potential expanded scope. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project involves procurement of mineral construction materials for critical infrastructure repair. The place of performance is the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada, with specific road segments identified for repair and restoration.