Y--KS FLINT HILLS NWR PRKING LOT REPLACEMENT
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, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the replacement of parking lots at the Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Kansas. This project aims to provide safe, durable, and ADA-compliant access by constructing or replacing concrete parking areas and sidewalks, thereby improving visitor access, staff mobility, and overall site safety. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The synopsis period is from June 8, 2026, through June 23, 2026, with the anticipated solicitation posting between June and July 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the construction or replacement of concrete parking areas and sidewalks, ensuring compliance with ADA standards. Key tasks include:
- Parking Lot Construction: Excavation, subgrade preparation, compaction, drainage, aggregate base installation, reinforced concrete placement (75'x39.5'x6"), finishing, edging, curing, jointing, striping, and signage.
- Sidewalk Construction: ADA-compliant sidewalks of specified dimensions (81.5'x6', 30'x6', and 10'x10.5'), including ADA slopes and curb ramps.
- Demolition & Removal: Removal of existing concrete, pavement, or other materials.
- Site Restoration: Grading, topsoil application, seeding, and stabilization of all disturbed areas.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Proposed Solicitation Number: 140FGA26Q0036
- Contract Type: Not specified, but will be evaluated under FAR Part 13 procedures.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 240 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP) Letter.
- Estimated Dollar Amount: Between $25,000 and $75,000.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set Aside.
- Product Service Code: Y1LB (Construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways)
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 13 selection procedures. A pre-proposal conference and site visit information will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation package. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Ian_Young@ios.doi.gov.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Submittals: Required submittals include concrete mix design, work schedule, traffic control plan, material certifications, testing plan, disposal plan, and safety plan.
- Contractor Responsibilities: Adherence to OSHA, state, and Federal regulations; maintaining a clean and safe worksite; coordinating inspections; and protecting existing utilities and structures.
- Quality Assurance/Control: Contractors must provide and follow a QA/QC plan, perform testing with certified technicians, and repair deficient work at no additional cost.
- Safety: Compliance with jobsite safety requirements, daily safety briefings, and submission of a site-specific safety plan.
- Environmental & Cultural Compliance: Strict adherence to environmental protection requirements, prevention of sediment runoff and spills, and protection of biological and cultural resources.
- Contact: Ian Young (ian_a_young@fws.gov, 612-713-5214).
- Synopsis Response Date: June 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposal, quote, or invitation for bid.