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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES.FWS CONTRACTING ACTIVITY · Response deadline: Thu, 29 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), part of the Department of the Interior, is soliciting work for patching on Hill Road at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). This is roadway infrastructure maintenance—specifically, road surface patching work to maintain or restore drivable conditions on an existing road.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR is a National Wildlife Refuge with public access roads that require periodic maintenance. Road patching typically involves cutting out deteriorated pavement sections, preparing the base, and applying new asphalt or concrete surface material to restore a smooth, safe driving surface.
The work falls under NAICS code 237310, which covers highway, street, and bridge construction. This includes repair and resurfacing work on existing roadways. Given the nature of road patching, the project likely involves localized repairs rather than full reconstruction—see the solicitation for specific quantities, patch locations, material specifications, and any traffic control requirements.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 140FGA26Q0080 |
| NAICS | 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 29, 2026, 5:00 PM Mountain Time |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata—see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open to all responsible sources—no small business set-aside applies. Any qualified firm, regardless of business size, may compete.
To bid, your firm should:
- Hold appropriate state and local licenses for asphalt/roadway construction in Colorado
- Have experience with roadway patching or resurfacing projects, preferably on federal lands or in environmentally sensitive areas (wildlife refuges have specific operational constraints)
- Demonstrate financial responsibility and bonding capacity typical for infrastructure work; federal construction jobs often require bid bonds (typically 5-20% of bid price) and performance/payment bonds after award
- Meet any FWS-specific qualifications such as safety certifications, environmental compliance training, or background check requirements for working on a National Wildlife Refuge—see the solicitation
Veteran-owned, woman-owned, HUBZone, and other disadvantaged business enterprises should still consider bidding; though no set-aside applies, these certifications may provide evaluation preferences in some federal solicitations or support subcontracting plans.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the refuge operating environment. Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR has wildlife protection protocols, seasonal restrictions, and possible visitor access considerations that affect work scheduling and methods. Propose work windows and traffic management that minimize wildlife disturbance and public disruption.
Price for mobilization efficiency. Road patching spreads fixed costs across limited quantities. Bidders near Commerce City, Colorado (the refuge's location) have logistical advantages. Factor in equipment transport, asphalt plant proximity, and crew efficiency for small-quantity work.
Address material quality and warranties. Specify asphalt mix type, compaction standards, and any warranty period you offer. Federal agencies value performance specifications and durability commitments.
Submit complete proposals promptly. With only six days between posting and deadline, this is a fast-turnaround solicitation. Verify all required forms—SF 1442 (Solicitation, Offer and Award), representations and certifications in SAM.gov, and any FWS-specific technical submittals. Missing paperwork is a common disqualifier on compressed schedules.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 140FGA26Q0080. The posted document contains critical details: exact patch locations, square yardage or tonnage quantities, material specifications, bonding requirements, and any FWS refuge-specific contract clauses.
Note the firm deadline: October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time. Late submissions are inadmissible in federal procurement. Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active—mandatory for award—and allow time for technical submission issues given the short response window.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →