KS QUIVIRA NWR 9 BAY BRIDGE
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the KS QUIVIRA NWR 9 BAY BRIDGE project. This project involves the removal of an existing, failed bridge and the installation of a new concrete low water crossing (Texas Crossing) at the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Stafford, Kansas. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026, at 08:00 local time.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to replace an existing bridge that fails to pass sufficient water during high flow storms. The work includes:
- Removal of the existing bridge deck, support columns, and wingwalls.
- Installation of a new concrete low water crossing.
- Site clearing, excavation, fill, compaction, and grading.
- Gravel surfacing and pavement markings/signage.
- Demolition and removal of existing concrete, edging, and gravel.
- Construction of concrete and grout elements, including formwork, reinforcement, and finishes.
- Installation of riprap and riprap bedding.
- Site preparation, including temporary erosion and sedimentation control. The project is adjacent to a wetland but will not impact it, and a water control plan is not required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Project Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Period of Performance: 276 days after notice to proceed.
- Estimated Completion Date: March 4, 2027.
- Notice to Proceed: Expected by June 1, 2026.
- Published Date: April 27, 2026.
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, at 08:00 local time.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest-Priced, Technically-Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Evaluation factors include:
- Recent Relevant Experience and Technical Capabilities.
- Recent Relevant Past Performance.
- Price. Proposals must meet minimum acceptability standards for non-cost factors.
Additional Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time.
- Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by May 15, 2026.
- Offerors must submit a completed SF 1442 and other required documentation.
- Contact: Pedersen, Channel (Channel_Pedersen@ios.doi.gov, 210-401-4735).
- Attachments include Specifications, Drawings, and Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination.