RIP RAP materials FWS cross creeks NWR

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking quotations for approximately 500 tons of rip rap limestone materials (12-inch to 16-inch sizing) to support a boat ramp replacement project at Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge in Dover, Tennessee. This Request for Quotation (RFQ 140FS326Q0037) is issued on a firm fixed-price basis with evaluation criteria prioritizing price as the primary factor, followed by acceptable specification/proposal demonstrating compliance with requirements, past performance from CPARS/FAPIIS, and the contracting officer's personal knowledge of contractor history. Quotations must be submitted via email to Chantal Bashizi by March 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time and must include the quoter's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, a narrative product description, unit price per ton, and total cost for 500 tons with shipping and handling included. Questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to the contracting officer prior to the response deadline.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business entities as defined by the Small Business Administration. The rip rap materials will be delivered on an FOB Destination basis to the Iron Bridge Boat Ramp at Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge (coordinates: 36.4761 N, 87.7345 W) with a performance period extending from award through June 30, 2026. Deliveries must occur Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays, with material to be spot-dumped at the gravel parking area at the refuge's direction. The contract incorporates standard FAR clauses addressing ethics, labor standards, equal opportunity, employment eligibility verification, buy American requirements, and other compliance obligations. All applicable federal, state, and local taxes must be included in the quoted pricing, and quotations furnished are requests for information rather than binding offers.