Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small‑business contractor to deliver 1,200 tons of 3/4‑inch virgin gravel and spread it on approximately 2.85 miles of roads within the Kern National Wildlife Refuge, California. Work must be completed between mid‑September and the end of October 2026, with delivery beginning 09/14/2026 and final completion by 10/31/2026. The contractor is responsible for all material handling, spreading to an 8‑foot width and 3‑inch depth, and providing load slips for each truck. The refuge will mow the roads beforehand; a site visit is recommended but not mandatory. This is a 100 % set‑aside small‑business solicitation (NAICS 212321) with a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order.
• Quantity: 1,200 tons of virgin gravel (3/4”)
• Scope: Delivery, application, and spreading on 2.85 mi of road (8 ft × 3 in)
• Period of performance: 09/14/2026 – 10/31/2026 (≈48 days)
• Delivery location: FWS Kern National Wildlife Refuge, Delano, CA 93216‑0670
• Submission deadline: 09/04/2026, 5:00 PM (COB) via email to the primary contact
• Award anticipated: 09/14/2026; contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order
• Small‑business set‑aside (100 %); NAICS 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining)