What this opportunity is
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to perform pavement preservation work on the Auto Tour Road at the Madison Waterfowl Production Area, specifically through crack sealing and patching. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, making it suitable for firms that meet this classification. Interested contractors should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating they will need to prepare a bid rather than simply track the opportunity.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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STATEMENT OF WORK
PAVEMENT PRESERVATION
MADISON WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
MADISON WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA AUTO TOUR ROAD
PROJECT 6R-SD-672-100
REVISED: 6/16/2026
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
MOUNTAIN-PRAIRE REGION – REGION 6
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Table of Contents
Statement of Work…………………………………………………………………………….....3
Points of Contact………………………...………………………………………………...3
Statement of Work………………………………………………………………………...3
Project Location…………………………………………………………………………...3
Project Overview………………………………………………………………………….3
Project Description………………………………………………………………………...3
Period of Performance…………………………………………………………………….4
Temporary Traffic Control………………………………………………………………...4
Staging Areas……………………………………………………………………………...4
Preconstruction Conference……………………………………………………………….4
Submittals…………………………………………………………………………………4
Final Inspection……………………………………………………………………………5
Construction Specifications…………………………………………………………………..….6
Maps and Photos……………………………………………………………………..…...…….16
Route 011………………………………………………………………………………...16
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Point of Contact - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Point of Contact for this requirement is:
Michael Smith
Regional Transportation Coordinator
USFWS, 7824 El Rancho Lane, Alamosa, CO 81101
719-256-5527 ext. 13
Michael_D_Smith@fws.gov
Bryce Ahlers (secondary)
Refuge Manager
Eastern South Dakota Complex, P.O. Box 48, 23520 SD HWY 19, Madison, SD 57042
605-636-3872 (direct)
605-256-2974 (office)
605-291-0164 (cell)
Bryce_Ahlers@fws.gov
Statement of Work – This Statement of Work describes the general performance of the
completed project and does not attempt to show the exact construction of the work in complete
detail. Provide high-quality completed work that maintains the performance intent established by
this document.
Project Location – The project location is the Auto Tour Road (Route #011) at the
Madison Waterfowl Production Area. The Refuge address is the Eastern South Dakota
Complex, P.O. Box 48, 23520 SD HWY 19, Madison, SD 57042.
Project Overview – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) needs the Contractor to
apply crack sealing and patching to the Auto Tour Road in order to protect and preserve
the condition of the pavement and extend the service life of the pavement.
Project Description –
Route
Number
Route
Name
Route
Length
(mi)
Route
Width
(FT)
Surface
Area
(SY)
Specified
Treatment
011 Madison WPA
Auto Tour Road 1.14 18 12,038 Crack sealing1 and patching2
1 Reference construction specifications for Crack Sealant within SECTION 321216 – ASPHALT PAVING
2 Reference construction specifications for Patching within SECTION 321216 – ASPHALT PAVING
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Period of Performance -
Start Date: upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed
Completion Date: 90 days after issuance of Notice to Proceed
Work must be performed between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No work is
allowed on Federal holidays.
Temporary Traffic Contral - Develop a traffic control plan to ensure contractor and public
safety during construction operations.
The entire road may be closed completely to public and hatchery traffic for a single continuous
period not to exceed 14 calendar days. Outside of this 14-day period, limit construction-caused
delays to public and hatchery traffic to a maximum of 15 minutes per passage through the
project. Immediately open the road to emergency vehicles.
Provide barricades and warning devices as necessary to safeguard the public, workers, and
government personnel. Where project work affects public roads, provide signage in accordance
with the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Staging Areas – Coordinate with the Refuge Manager regarding potential staging areas.
Preconstruction Conference - prior to starting construction, schedule a virtual meeting with the
Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Refuge Manager, Contractor’s
Superintendent, and authorized representatives of major subcontractors.
Submittals –
• Permits: obtain and provide copies of all necessary local, State, and Federal permits and
licenses.
• Schedule of values: provide the schedule of values prior to submitting the initial
Application for Payment.
• Construction schedule: provide estimated dates and durations of major milestones and
when each route will be worked on. Provide the construction schedule prior to
submitting the initial Application for Payment. Provide updates to the construction
schedule as changes occur.
• Submittal schedule: provide a submittal schedule of material certificates and test results
from sampling and testing laboratories. Provide the submittal schedule prior to
submitting the initial Application for Payment.
• Traffic control plan: submit a traffic control plan that minimizes construction-caused
delays for public and hatchery traffic.
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• Photographs: provide digital photos of the completed work at each road and parking
area
Final Inspection - submit a written request for final inspection to the Contracting Officer at least
10 days prior to the anticipated completion date. The Contractor’s Superintendent or authorized
representative responsible for the work shall be present at the final inspection and shall provide a
list of unfinished work. After the final inspection, the Contracting Officer’s Representative will
provide the Contractor with a punch list of items that must be completed or corrected.
Government acceptance is contingent upon all of the work described above having been
completed following state and federal codes.
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SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes any work associated with asphalt work.
1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Temperature: Do not apply asphalt materials or place asphalt mixes when ground temperature is
lower than 50 degrees F or air temperature is lower than 40 degrees F. Measure ground and air
temperature in shaded areas away from…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.