56--IA-PORT LOUISA NWR-BOAT RAMP REPAIR PROJ

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140FC226Q0014. It extends the hour and date specified for the receipt of offers.

• Item 9A: Amendment of Solicitation Number is confirmed as 140FC226Q0014.

• Item 9B: The date associated with the solicitation is updated to 02/27/2026.

• Item 11: This section confirms that the solicitation is amended and the period for receipt of offers is extended.

• The effective date of the amendment is 02/27/2026.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. Failure to do so may result in offer rejection.

• If a bidder wishes to change an offer already submitted, it must be done via letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and this amendment, and received prior to the opening hour and date.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To repair a damaged and degraded public boat ramp at the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, addressing concrete degradation and exposed rebar that poses a hazard.

• Demo and remove approximately 8' x 28' of damaged concrete and rebar from the existing boat ramp slab.

• Construct a new concrete slab measuring 8' x 28' x 6" using high strength 4,000 psi or greater concrete.

• Prepare the bedding using a backhoe/excavator.

• Fabricate forms and span the area with new rebar.

• Pour new concrete and imbed traction bars.

• Materials, equipment, and labor are included.

• Location: Port Louisa NWR, Wapello, IA.

• Period of Performance: April 13, 2026 – October 2, 2026. The ideal time for work is between 7/15/2026 and 10/2/2026, to be determined between contractor and Refuge Staff based on optimal river conditions (low river depth).

• Note: Mississippi River levels may cause construction delays.

• Notify refuge staff at least 1 week prior to starting work.

• Complete work as soon as feasible to avoid river level fluctuations.

• Clean equipment before and after site entry to prevent the spread of invasive species.

• Minimize rutting and disturbances to refuge facilities.

• Secure on-site equipment and materials; contractor is responsible.

• Site Visit: March 11, 2026, 9:00 AM CST (RSVP required by March 10, 2026).

• Questions Due: March 12, 2026.

• Quotes Due: March 27, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for contractors to repair a damaged and degraded public boat ramp at the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) on the Mississippi River. The damage is accelerating and poses a hazard, requiring weekly monitoring by refuge staff. The repair is necessary to ensure continued use of the ramp.

• Repair of a damaged and degraded public boat ramp.

• Monitoring of the ramp by refuge staff on a weekly basis to ensure continued use.

• Period of Performance: April 13, 2026, to July 3, 2026.

• Delivery Date: July 3, 2026.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but the document is labeled as a "Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)".

• Site Visit: March 11, 2026, 9:00 AM CST. Interested parties must email Nathan Barnett (nathan_barnett@fws.gov) or call (636)474-9749 no later than 24 hours prior to the visit.

• Questions Due: March 12, 2026, emailed to Bill Koski (william_koski@fws.gov).

• Quotes Due: March 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, emailed to Bill Koski (william_koski@fws.gov).

• Offers must be submitted within 10 calendar days of award and completed within 91 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

• Offers providing less than 10 calendar days for Government acceptance after the due date will be rejected.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• The solicitation number is 140FC226Q0014.

• No performance or payment bonds are required.

• Offers should be marked with the offeror's name and address, solicitation number, and offer due date/time.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To repair a damaged and degraded public boat ramp at the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, addressing concrete degradation and exposed rebar to ensure continued safe use.

• Demo and remove approximately 8' x 28' of damaged concrete and rebar from the existing boat ramp slab.

• Prepare the bedding for a new concrete section using a backhoe/excavator.

• Fabricate formwork and install new rebar.

• Pour new concrete (6 inches depth, high strength 4,000 psi or greater) and imbed traction bars.

• Materials, equipment, and labor are included in the contractor's scope.

• Coordinate with refuge staff for optimal river conditions (period of low river depth) for work.

• Period of Performance: April 13, 2026 – July 3, 2026.

• Location: Port Louisa NWR, 10295 120th Street, Wapello, IA 52653.

• Contractor must inform refuge staff at least 1 week in advance of starting work for public notification and ramp closure.

• Work should be completed as soon as feasible to avoid potential river level fluctuations.

• Equipment must be cleaned pre and post entry to prevent the spread of invasive species.

• Work must minimize rutting and disturbances to refuge facilities and infrastructure.

• Equipment and materials left on-site must be secured by the contractor.

• A gated area will be identified for securing equipment and materials.

• Mississippi River levels may cause construction delays requiring an extension to the period of performance.

• Site Visit: March 11, 2026, 9:00 AM CST (RSVP required 24 hours prior).

• Questions Due: March 12, 2026.

• Quotes Due: March 20, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.