SD-gavins PT NFH-rehab aquarium entrance road

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking contractors to rehabilitate the Aquarium Entrance Road at Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery in Yankton, South Dakota. This comprehensive road reconstruction project involves complete removal and replacement of the existing deteriorated road surface, which currently suffers from severe longitudinal and transverse cracking, distortion, potholes, and overall surface roughness. The scope includes 7-inch pulverization of existing pavement, application of prime and tack coats, installation of 4-inch asphalt concrete pavement in two lifts, soil stabilization, gravel surfacing, pavement markings, and culvert installation. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with non-cost factors including technical approach, proposed project schedule, and past experience. Proposals are due by August 15, 2025, at 4:00 pm Central, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for July 24, 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Central.

This opportunity is set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with an estimated contract value between $100,000 and $250,000. The performance period extends from June 2, 2025, to February 27, 2026, with contractors required to complete all work within 150 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed. The project must be completed by Labor Day 2025, with work beginning after September 2, 2025. The specifications include removing approximately 80 feet of 30-inch diameter culvert and adhering to South Dakota Department of Transportation standards throughout construction. The work will be performed at the Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery facility, requiring contractors to maintain access for government staff and residents while establishing designated parking and storage areas during construction.