C--AR-POND CRK NWR-T26P1-RIVER ROAD BRIDGE

The USFWS is seeking a qualified architectural‑engineering firm to design replacement bridges at the Charivari Creek Bridge (Felsenthal NWR) and the River Road Bridge (Pond Creek NWR) in Arkansas. The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price, with an option for Construction Administrative (Title III) services during the construction phase, which is expected to be awarded in FY 2028‑29. The design effort must be completed within 456 calendar days after notice to proceed, and the firm must demonstrate extensive civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, and hydraulic engineering expertise, all licensed in Arkansas. Only one firm will be selected for negotiation based on qualifications submitted via SF‑330 by the October 2 2026 deadline. • Design replacement of two wildlife‑refuge bridges (≈ $4.1 M construction budget) • Firm‑fixed‑price A/E contract; optional Title III construction admin services • Award anticipated September 2026; design period 456 days after NTP • Required disciplines: civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, hydrology, cost estimating, project management (Arkansas licensure) • Submission: electronic SF‑330 Part I & II by Oct 2 2026, 5 pm EDT (email to Ian Young) • Questions due by Aug 14 2026, 2 pm EDT; responses posted Aug 17 2026 • One firm selected for negotiation; open to all small businesses (NAICS 541330)