Bid guide
How to bid on Autotour Road Rehabilitation for US Fish and Wildlife Service
What the agency is buying
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service needs small businesses to perform rehabilitation work on the Autotour road at the Madison Waterfowl Production Area in South Dakota. This project involves crack sealing and patching to protect and preserve the existing pavement, aiming to extend its service life. This is a construction opportunity for firms specializing in road maintenance.
This project is being procured as a Firm Fixed Priced Contract. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offer.
Key dates and deadlines
This is currently a pre-solicitation notice. The full solicitation package is expected to be posted on SAM.gov around July 27, 2026. The deadline for submitting proposals is August 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. All interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the complete solicitation and any updates.
A pre-proposal site visit and instructions will be announced when the full solicitation is released.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small businesses. The work falls under NAICS code 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, which has a size standard of $45 million. The estimated project magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000. Firms with experience in pavement crack sealing and patching are well-suited for this bid.
The work is expected to start within 15 days of the Notice to Proceed and must be completed by the agreed-upon date at the time of award.
How to respond
To access the opportunity, click “View original source” to open it on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.
All questions must be submitted in writing via email only to Samantha LaGue at [email protected]. Interested contractors must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) and complete Online Representations and Certifications before submitting a proposal.
Tips for a competitive response
Since this will be a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable award, ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your technical capability to perform the required crack sealing and patching, while also offering a competitive price. Pay close attention to all specifications in the upcoming solicitation.
Be prepared for bonding requirements: a 20% Bid Bond and a 100% Payment Bond will be necessary. Ensure your firm can meet these financial obligations. Participating in the announced pre-proposal site visit is highly recommended to fully understand the project scope and site conditions.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from US Fish and Wildlife Service; the original posting controls.