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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Crack Seal Entrance A Road at Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR." The government is procuring construction services for crack sealing on a specific road within the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

• Crack sealing of Entrance A Road at Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR.

• Work is detailed in Attachment 1 (Statement of Work) and Attachment 2 (SPEC-ASPHALT PAVING).

• Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination is provided as Attachment 3.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction.

• Period of Performance: To be determined, but the contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete within 150 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000.

• Offers are due by 05/15/2026, local time.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to shanen_fox@ios.doi.gov.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to shanen_fox@ios.doi.gov by 11:00 AM PT on May 4, 2026.

• A pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 9:30-10:30 a.m. MST.

• Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

  • Criteria 1: Past Experience (three similar crack sealing projects or comparable examples).
  • Criteria 2: Positive references.

• This solicitation is set aside for small business concerns.

• NAICS Code: 237310.

• Small business size standard: $45.0 M.

• Offerors must submit a completed SF 1442, acknowledged amendments, pricing breakdown, contractor evaluation documentation, and a bid guarantee.

• Bonds (Performance and Payment) are required, with penal amounts at 100% of the original contract price.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To crack seal the entire Entrance A Road (FWS Route 010AZ) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

• The project covers 1.19 miles of concrete asphalt road, 23.6 feet wide, from the refuge's main entrance gate to Havana Street.

• Approximately 1 mile of the road is in poor condition and requires significant crack sealing.

• The remaining portion of the road requires only light crack sealing.

• No areas require complete reconstruction.

• Reference specifications for Crack Sealant within SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVING are attached.

• The contractor is responsible for developing and implementing a traffic control plan for safety.

• Performance Start: November 1, 2026

• Performance End: March 31, 2027

• Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Work must not begin until the official Notice to Proceed (NTP) is received.

• Coordination with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is required for any work outside normal duty hours.

• Quality Control (QC) must be maintained according to industry standards and made available with the contractor's proposal.

• Government acceptance is contingent upon completion of all items listed in the SOW and compliance with state and federal codes.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the specifications and requirements for asphalt paving work, including general provisions, products, and execution details.

• General: Covers all work associated with asphalt paving.

• Products: Details specifications for asphalt binder, tack coat, auxiliary materials (including recycled content), mixes (hot-mix asphalt), geotextile, and crack sealant.

• Execution: Includes requirements for surface preparation, placing hot-mix asphalt, joints, compaction, patching, tack coat application, crack sealant installation, surface overlay, geotextile installation, and waste handling.

• Quality Assurance: Requires asphalt mixes from approved production plants and compliance with state DOT regulations.

• Compaction: Specifies density requirements for hot-mix asphalt courses (92% of reference maximum theoretical density, not less than 90% or greater than 96%).

• Surface Overlay: Requires a minimum 10-year limited warranty and durability for light vehicle traffic.

Not explicitly stated in this document, but implies work will be performed at the project location.

• Temperature Limitations: Specific temperature ranges for applying asphalt materials (e.g., above 50°F for materials, above 35°F and rising for placing mix).
• Moisture Limitations: Prohibits application on wet surfaces.
• Recycled Content: Specifies limits for recycled content in hot-mix asphalt (10-25% total, max 10% for surface course).
• Geotextile: Requires specific handling, installation, and overlap procedures.
• Waste Handling: Mandates compliance with construction waste management and disposal regulations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "General Decision Number" which provides prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications in specific counties of Colorado. It is intended to inform bidders about the minimum wage requirements for labor on highway construction projects.

• General Decision Number: C020260006 (Superseded C020250006)
• State: Colorado
• Construction Type: Highway
• Counties Covered: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, and Park Counties.
• Classifications: Lists various construction trades (e.g., Electrician, Power Equipment Operator, Carpenter, Cement Mason, Fence Erector, Ironworker, Laborer, Truck Driver) with their corresponding hourly rates and fringe benefits.
• Effective Dates: Various dates are listed for different classifications, with the General Decision Number dated 01/02/2026.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage) for federal contractors.

Bidders must use these wage rates to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these prevailing wage requirements can lead to contract violations. The document specifies the minimum wages and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the construction project.