A14_GLCA_MktResearch_SourcesSought_GLCA_Antelope_Point_1.docx

The National Park Service has a requirement for the following project. If you are interested, please submit your detailed capabilities in WRITING to demonstrate same or similar experience. This is not a request for proposal or invitation to bid. No proposal package, solicitation, specification, or drawings are available with this announcement. Response to this announcement is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought announcement or any follow-up information requests. If you choose to submit a package, clearly identify the park and project on your package GLCA 318876 –Low Water Access Ramp at Antelope Point and identify your socioeconomic status (8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran, WOSB, EDWOSB, and Small).

Your email capability information MUST be 6 pages or less and be SPECIFIC to the scope provided. You must also provide a letter from your bonding company verifying your bonding levels.

Your response is due no later than 1:00 pm Mountain Time on November 18, 2024.

The Government anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this requirement. The amount of interest or lack thereof will determine the possibility of a competitive set-aside or full and open competition (the size of a small business firm includes all parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, etc.—see 13 CFR 121.108.) Misrepresentation of size status can result in penalties. All firms should be registered and certified in www.SAM.gov.

Please refer to the current SBA rules regarding HUBZone firms, effective October 1, 2011.

Send your email responses to zaira_lupidi@nps.gov, Contracting Officer.

Analysis of the quality of responses to this sources sought announcement will be considered in the market research being conducted, and in the making of any small business set-aside determination for this requirement.

GLCA 318876 - Low Water Access Ramp at Antelope Point (Lake Powell) Estimated Cost Range: Greater than $20M Estimated Period of Performance: 06/01/2025 - 06/01/2028

Project Description:

The contract is a design-build agreement. The National Park Service has engaged Jacob’s Engineering to assess existing conditions, conduct a topographic survey, perform geotechnical testing, and initiate permitting to identify viable ramp locations. These alternatives were evaluated through a value engineering process, leading to the selection of a preferred site for the new ramp. This preferred concept was developed to the Schematic Design level, enabling the creation of this request for proposal. The schematic design provides proof of concept, detailing sizing, alignment, and scaled distances to help prospective bidders understand performance criteria, construction limits, and any constraints. The selected contractor will be required to submit design services and construction documents for 70%, 95%, and 100% deliverables, following the Denver Service Center, National Park Service's workflow approval process. Upon successful approval of these deliverables by the NPS, a notice to proceed will be issued, allowing the Design-Builder to commence physical construction.

This project involves reconstructing the Antelope Point Launch Ramp, as the current ramp is no longer functional due to low water levels. The Schematic Design extends the ramp to ensure long-term usability in response to potential future low water conditions. In addition to the ramp reconstruction, improvements to the associated parking area infrastructure will be included. Below is a general overview of the project and the current concept being developed for the RFP; the final scope of the RFP may vary.

Bullfrog Launch Access/Ramp Characteristic

Passenger vehicle Parking = 0.7 acre

Bullfrog Launch Access/Ramp Approximate Quantities

Note: Quantity approximations are provided to present interested parties with an order of magnitude of anticipated work and materials for this contract, but in no case represent actual estimated quantities.

*************************************************************************************Firms interested in the project should possess the following specialized skills and experience and address these specialized skills and experience in their responses to this Notice, a submission of no more than 3 projects shall suffice to show experience and skills.

Contractors shall demonstrate experience with design build projects. These projects must be of relevant scope and complexity and demonstrate a minimum completion value of greater than $20M and shall demonstrate the following:

1) Experience performing the following types of work:

a) Design and construction of boat launch ramps and associated parking areas:

i) Demonstrating the importance of functionality and the interconnectivity between the Launch Ramp and Launch Ramp Parking Areas.

ii) Quality Management and Methodology for Subsurface/underwater design and construction, specifically reinforced concrete (or similar materials) below water surface elevations, from shallow depths to up to 50 feet.

iii) Mass grading, including rock excavation.

iv) Cast in Place and Pre-Cast Concrete paving in remote locations.

b) Completion of design-build contracts, demonstrating a clear understanding of the roles of the Design-Builder and the owner throughout the design and construction phases.

2) Relevance of project experience to this project

a) Completion of infrastructure improvements in remote locations,

b) Demonstrated experience constructing boat launch ramps under water,

c) Experience working with the National Park Service or other federal agencies in environmentally sensitive areas.

Bonding Capability Interested firms MUST provide a letter from their bonding company to confirm their bonding capacity.