Pavement Restoration and Improvements, Detroit Riv
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for Pavement Restoration and Improvements at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge in Trenton, Michigan. This project involves comprehensive site paving and drainage enhancements. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The project requires providing all labor, materials, and equipment for:
- Restoring, removing, and replacing existing bituminous site paving.
- Improving existing paved areas and filling cracks in bituminous pavement.
- Removing and replacing concrete plazas and sidewalks.
- Addressing site drainage issues, including installing a concrete pipe.
- Restriping parking and roadway areas throughout the entire site. Detailed technical requirements are provided in "Attachment 1 - Specifications," covering site clearing, grading, excavation, concrete work, asphalt paving, crack sealing, aggregate base courses, pavement markings, seeding, and rough carpentry, adhering to specified materials and standards (ASTM, MDOT, ACI).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Construction Purchase Order.
- Construction Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Period of Performance: 120 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed (NTP), with commencement within 10 days of NTP.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a $45.0M size standard.
- Product Service Code: Z1LB (Maintenance Of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways).
- Bonds: Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time. Submit in writing to elvia_arellano@fws.gov. Questions received after the deadline will not be accepted.
- Quotes Due: March 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Via email to elvia_arellano@fws.gov.
- Required Documents: Completed SF 1442, signed amendments (if applicable), pricing for items on the Quote Schedule (Section B) using "Attachment 2 - Bid Form," Contractor Evaluation Documentation, and Representation and Certifications (if not in SAM). Offers must be valid for at least 30 calendar days.
- Evaluation Factors: Best value to the Government, considering Past Performance and Price. The government may award to other than the lowest price if more advantageous. Discussions are not anticipated.
Site Visit & Additional Information
A site visit is encouraged but not mandatory. The site is open to the public during normal hours; no organized site visit is planned. Information can be found in the Provisions and Clauses attachment (FAR 52.236-27) and refuge access details at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/detroit-river. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates as detailed in "Attachment 3 - Wage Determination MI20250001." The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DIAR clauses, including Buy American requirements and prohibitions on certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Key Contact
Primary Point of Contact: Elvia Arellano, elvia_arellano@fws.gov.