SD-madison WMD-atkins trail material

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Madison Wetland Management District is seeking to procure materials for a boardwalk replacement project at their Visitor Center in Madison, South Dakota through Request for Quotation 140FGA25Q0048. The procurement includes specific lumber and hardware materials such as 175 2x8x10ft #2 pine boards, 120 2x8x8ft #2 pine boards, 60 4x6x4ft redwood boards, 300 2x12x8ft prime cedar tone ground contact pressure treated boards, 165 2x4x10ft composite boards, and various Simpson ties, carriage bolts, nuts, and washers. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide documentation of technical acceptability including material specifications showing recycled content and manufacturer warranty information. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method on a firm-fixed-price basis. The original quote submission deadline was extended to August 13, 2025 at 1200 EST, with quotes to be submitted to Channel Pedersen at Channel_Pedersen@fws.gov.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 321999 (All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees. No incumbent contractors or award values are specified in the solicitation documents. The period of performance spans from August 18, 2025 to September 15, 2025, with delivery of all materials required by September 15, 2025. Amendment No. 0001 clarified that multiple shipments are acceptable based on supplier lead times, no deposits will be allowed at contract award, and provided specific material requirements including Simpson strong-tie lus28z 2x8 zmax light face-mount joist-hangers and 2x4x20 Owens Corning composite materials. The lumber specifications require #2 pine SELECT STRUCTURAL lumber with Grade 5 or higher hardware, and the project falls under the Great American Outdoors Act funding.