Replace trail boardwalk

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting contractors to replace approximately 910 feet of existing boardwalks at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge's Centennial Trail in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The project involves removing and disposing of three deteriorated boardwalks (BW1, BW2, BW3) that are over 20 years old and unsafe, along with associated trail clearing activities including tree removal, brushing, and mowing. Contractors must demonstrate recent relevant experience with at least three projects valued at minimum $150,000 completed within the last four years, specifically involving trail boardwalk construction and vegetation removal. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, evaluating recent relevant experience, technical capabilities and ability to deliver, and price. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for June 24, 2025, and proposals are due by July 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 237990 (Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a size standard of $45 million. The estimated project value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, with no incumbent contractor identified in the documentation. The selected contractor must begin work within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and complete the entire project within 180 calendar days, establishing a performance period from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2026. Work will be performed at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge located at 12295 AL-180, Gulf Shores, Alabama, in an environmentally sensitive area with specific soil conditions including Hyde, Bayboro, and Muck soils with surface muck depths varying from 18 to 74 inches. The contractor must minimize trail closures to a maximum of two business days per trail and comply with strict environmental protection guidelines to preserve native flora and fauna.