FL ST MARKS NWR ROAD SIGN REPLACEMENT

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for road sign replacement services at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. It is a Small Business Set-Aside procurement under NAICS Code 339950 (Sign Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard. The solicitation number is 140FS326Q0023, issued on February 5, 2026, with quotes due by February 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The anticipated award date is March 1, 2026, and the period of performance is from March 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026. Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be considered. Evaluation factors include technical experience, technical approach, management plan, and past performance, with technical capabilities and past performance being significantly more important than price. Submissions must include a completed SF 1449, company information with SAM UEI, technical capabilities, past performance references, and detailed price quotes. Payments will be made electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

The document is a Past or Present Performance Survey designed for companies to provide detailed information about their general business operations and past or in-progress contracts. It requires firms to submit their company name, address, date organized, key personnel (President, Vice President), and SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), along with their business structure. The survey mandates reporting on up to three prime or subcontracts, preferably government-related, including agency/company details, points of contact, contract numbers and amounts, project titles, locations, general scope of work, the firm's role, and any subcontracted work. It also asks for performance metrics such as period of performance, scheduled and actual completion dates, percentage of work completed, and whether the contract was terminated. Additionally, it queries the use of Quality Control and Safety Plans, any problems encountered, and their resolutions. The document concludes with a section for the preparer's certification.

This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-4569 Revision No. 29, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Florida's Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Wakulla Counties. It details hourly rates for numerous occupations across various sectors, including administrative, automotive, food service, healthcare, information technology, and maintenance. The document also specifies fringe benefits, such as health and welfare, vacation, and holidays. Additionally, it provides guidance on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 concerning paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors. Special provisions are included for computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers, as well as hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances. The file concludes with procedures for conforming unlisted employee classifications and wage rates.

The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a project for the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge to replace existing road signs along Lighthouse Road. The project's main goal is to enhance safety, visibility, and consistency with federal and refuge-specific signage guidelines, specifically the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Sign Handbook. The contractor will conduct a site survey, remove and dispose of old signs, fabricate and install new signs that meet MUTCD standards for design, materials (ASTM Type XI reflective sheeting, aluminum blanks), and installation (minimum 5 feet height, breakaway steel pipe posts powder-coated dark brown). Deliverables include an inventory report, specifications for new signs, an installation plan, a final report with GIS data, and 10 replacement signposts. The estimated project timeline is from January 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.