Ridge trail boardwalk rehabilitation

The Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting proposals for the Ridge Trail Boardwalk Rehabilitation Project at Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge in New Orleans, Louisiana, under Solicitation Number 140FC126R0003. The project encompasses the removal and replacement of existing deck boards, toe boards, and any deteriorated structural components including piles, beams, and hurricane tie straps. This procurement will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract to the offeror providing the best value using a Lowest Price Technical Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Evaluation will focus on three primary criteria: Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Capability. The complete solicitation package, including Solicitation Forms (SF1442), Statement of Work, and all attachments, will be posted on SAM.gov on February 11, 2026, with a proposal due date of March 13, 2026. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate, and written inquiries should be directed to Contracting Officer JoAnn Mallory at Joann_Mallory@fws.gov; verbal questions will not be accepted.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a small business size standard of $45 million, making this opportunity available exclusively to certified small business contractors. No incumbent contractor or current contract information is referenced in the Pre-Solicitation Notice. The specific contract award value or budget range has not been disclosed in this notice, though contractors should anticipate that the scope of work—involving structural rehabilitation and replacement of boardwalk components—will likely represent a significant construction project. Selected contractors will receive payment via Electronic Funds Transfer, and all firms must complete their SAM registration prior to proposal submission to ensure eligibility and timely payment processing.