MN Valley NWR Visitor Center - Concrete Floor Prep
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
This is an Award Notice for the US Fish and Wildlife Service's requirement for Concrete Floor Preparation, Staining, and Vinyl Cove Installation at the MN Valley NWR Visitor Center. While this notice confirms an award has been made, the provided documentation details the original Request for Quotation (RFQ) for these services, which was a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The awarded project involved the cleanup of an existing approximately 1,421 sq. ft. concrete slab, followed by the application of a new stained design reflective of the Minnesota River in a public-facing gallery area. This included removing leftover adhesive, mechanically grinding the slab to prepare for staining, applying a wave-patterned stain (with colors similar to Slate Blue and Caramel, requiring Refuge staff approval), and installing a 4-inch high vinyl cove around the perimeter. The contractor was required to provide all necessary materials and project management, ensuring a clean finish, smooth transitions, and suitability for public-facing high-traffic areas. Dust control, safe breathing levels, and low to moderate VOCs were also required.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Order
- Period of Performance: January 27, 2026, to March 28, 2026, with a delivery date of March 28, 2026. A six-month option to extend services was included.
- Location: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 3815 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55325. Work was preferred on Mondays and Tuesdays (8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) to minimize disruption to visitors.
- Set-Aside: 100% for Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 238330 (Finish Carpentry Contractors) with a $19 million size standard.
- Product/Service Code: Z2AZ - Repair Or Alteration Of Other Administrative Facilities And Service Buildings.
Key Requirements
Bidders were required to submit a completed SF 1449, company information (including SAM.gov UEI), completed provisions, a technical approach narrative, and up to three references for similar concrete resurfacing projects using the provided "Technical Experience & References" form. Contractors needed to be capable of working with concrete materials, delivering polished concrete projects, and installing vinyl cove. Compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination No. 2015-4945 (Revision No. 30) was mandatory for labor costs.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals were evaluated based on technical approach, technical experience, past performance, and price. Non-price factors were combined and considered approximately equal to price.
Important Dates (from original solicitation)
- Site Visit: January 14, 2026, at 10 AM Central Time (RSVP to faye_healy@fws.gov).
- Quotes Due: January 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission: Email to dana_arnold@fws.gov as a single PDF file.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Dana Arnold (dana_arnold@fws.gov, 7034688289)
- Technical Coordinators: Faye Healy and Oscar Hernandez