ID KOOTENAI NWR GRAVEL AUTO TOUR RTE
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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking bids for the delivery and tailgate spread of 2,227 cubic yards of 1.25-inch crushed gravel for the auto-tour route at Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a firm-fixed-price contract. Quotes are due by March 20, 2026, at 1300 Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of:
- Product: 2,227 cubic yards of 1.25-inch crushed gravel.
- Service: Tailgate spread of the gravel to a uniform depth of 3-6 inches (not exceeding 8 inches) across designated portions of the auto-tour route.
- Location: Two specific sections of the auto-tour route at Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, totaling approximately 15,091 feet.
- Delivery: All work, including delivery and spreading, must be completed by July 15, 2026.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.
- Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 212319 (Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying).
- Period of Performance: Approximately 30 days from Notice to Proceed, to be completed between June 15 and July 15, 2026, weather permitting.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotations must be submitted via email to Marshall Richard at marshall_richard@fws.gov.
- Required Content: Submissions must be on company letterhead or the provided pricing form, include the SAM.gov UEI Code, point of contact information, and email address. Offerors must also include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications).
- Solicitation Questions Due: March 18, 2026.
- Quotes Due: March 20, 2026, at 1300 Eastern Time.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible source with the lowest price that meets all technical requirements.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award. The government will coordinate site access, traffic detours, and working hours. No Government-Furnished Property will be provided. Contractors should be aware that Riverside Road will be under construction in Summer 2026 and should contact the Refuge Manager for delivery routes.