Repair west parking lot - umesc

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking a contractor to repair, seal coat, and re-stripe the West Parking Lot at the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center (UMESC) in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The project involves comprehensive parking lot restoration, including crack filling, pothole repair, alligator crack repair, and two-coat seal coating on an approximately 37,000 square foot lot. Proposals will be evaluated on a best-value basis, with technical factors being more important than price, and contractors must demonstrate past experience with at least three similar projects in the last five years. Technical evaluation will also consider personnel qualifications and the proposed project plan. The solicitation requires submission of proposals by February 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for February 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside with a projected contract value between $25,000 and $100,000. The period of performance is 60 calendar days after notice to proceed, with a planned completion date of June 20, 2025. The parking lot will be reconfigured to include 90 spaces measuring 10'x18' and 60 spaces measuring 9'6"x18', with re-striping to include handicapped stalls and OSHA-approved yellow traffic paint. Contractors must provide payment bonds within 10 days of award and maintain specific liability insurance, including $500,000 in general liability coverage. The work must be performed outside of facility hours (7:30am-4pm Mon-Fri) and the contractor will be required to follow Davis-Bacon wage requirements for La Crosse County, Wisconsin, with a 12-month warranty on all workmanship.