56--CA-HUMBOLDT BAY NWR- Notice of Sole Source/ Urgent Gravel Road Repair
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has published a Sole Source Justification for urgent gravel road repair at the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in California. This immediate action was necessitated by a catastrophic levee failure at the Wadulh Lagoon Restoration Site, which caused tidal flooding and threatened roads near the Lanphere Dunes Unit. The situation posed an imminent threat to public safety and critical infrastructure, requiring the raising of roadbeds to prevent further flooding, loss of access, and property damage.
Scope of Work
The required work involved raising roadbeds above tidal level to mitigate the effects of tidal flooding. This included the delivery of gravel and hauling services to prevent further flooding, loss of access, and property damage to critical infrastructure near the Lanphere Dunes Unit at Humboldt Bay.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Justification
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
Justification
The sole source award was made under urgent and compelling circumstances. A catastrophic levee failure led to immediate tidal flooding, creating an imminent threat to public safety and critical infrastructure. The selected contractor was identified as the only source capable of immediate mobilization and providing the necessary gravel and hauling services to address the emergency situation promptly.
Contact Information
For further details, contact Oscar Orozco at oscar_orozco@fws.gov.