Retaining wall blocks for FWS ohio river islands N

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure retaining wall blocks for the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge located in Williamstown, West Virginia. The solicitation (140FS325Q0012) is specifically for constructing approximately 1,428 square feet of curved retaining wall at the Gravel Pit Trail, with blocks measuring 15-18 inches wide, 5.5-8 inches tall, and 10-14 inches deep. Vendors must submit quotes via email by December 6, 2024, at 1700 EST, including their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, product narrative with images, and detailed pricing. The evaluation criteria will focus on price/best value, acceptable specification compliance, past performance records from CPARS/FAPIIS, and the Contracting Officer's knowledge of the contractor's historical performance. Quotes must include unit pricing for blocks, with shipping and handling costs incorporated into the total price.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small business contractors in the Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (NAICS 327331) category. The blocks must feature an interlocking mechanism without pins and be suitable for minimum 3-foot vertical wall construction, with a color preference in the brown/gray spectrum. Delivery will be FOB destination to 3982 Waverly Road, Williamstown, WV 26187, with blocks weighing no more than 60 pounds each and unloading to be performed using on-site forklift equipment. The performance period is set for December 2-6, 2024, with delivery to a staging area approximately 1/4 mile west of the Refuge Headquarters. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a firm-fixed-price contract covering the complete wall block requirements for the trail project.