MI- DETROIT RIV INT WR-GREEN TRAIL REHAB
Overview
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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 (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price Construction contract for the Green Trail rehabilitation at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge in Trenton, Michigan. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00. Proposals are due by June 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project focuses on improving existing trails and raising their elevation to promote water shedding, installing a new concrete deck, and reinstalling a viewer. Key tasks include:
- Mobilization and demobilization.
- Gravel and fill work, including sub-base preparation and geofabric use for gravel trails.
- Removal and demolition of existing deck elements.
- Installation of new concrete decks with expansion joints.
- Installation of plastic ADA benches (four feet wide, earth tone, anchored) and reinstallation of existing signs and viewfinders. Detailed drawings provide visual guidance and technical specifications for all construction methods and materials. Contractors must comply with all Federal, State, and local environmental, safety, and construction regulations, including proper handling and disposal of construction waste, and protection of existing site features.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Estimated Magnitude: $250,000.00 - $500,000.00.
- Period of Performance: June 30, 2026, to November 30, 2026 (160 calendar days after Notice to Proceed).
- Liquidated Damages: $106.00 per calendar day of delay.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 25, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Questions Deadline: June 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: June 4, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via email to christa_garrigas@ios.doi.gov. This is a price-only award, with the government selecting the responsible respondent submitting the lowest evaluated price determined fair and reasonable. Offers must remain valid for 120 calendar days. Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
Additional Notes
A site visit is scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time at 5437 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI 48183. No questions will be entertained during the site visit. Bidders must adhere to the applicable General Decision Number (GDN) for prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for building construction projects in Wayne County, Michigan, as detailed in the Wage Determination document.