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United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

DENVER SERVICE CENTER

CONTRACTING SERVICES

1 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER, BUILDING 50

P.O. BOX 25287

DENVER, COLORADO 80225-0287

File Code: A14 Sources Sought Notice (SSN)

D5217 (DSC-CS)

CURE 318742 – Rehabilitation of Water/Wastewater System Solicitation No. 140P2026B0003

** This is a SSN for the purpose of conducting Market Research. Proposals are NOT being requested, nor accepted at this time. Responses are being requested from both Large and Small Businesses. **

1. Purpose:

a. The purpose of this SSN is to gain knowledge regarding the types of interested businesses and their qualifications. Information obtained through this SSN by the NPS will be utilized to develop the acquisition strategy. The amount of interest, or lack thereof, will determine the possibility of a Small Business or other Socio-Economic Set-Aside for solicitation and award purposes. Analysis of the quality of responses to this SSN will be considered in the Market Research being conducted and in the making of any set-aside determination for this requirement.;

b. The Government anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this requirement. The amount of interest or lack thereof will determine the possibility of a small business or other socio-economical small business set-aside for the solicitation. Analysis of the quality of responses to this source 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; and

c. No solicitation, proposal package, specifications, or drawings are available with this SSN.

2. Cost Reimbursement: Response to this announcement is strictly voluntary. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this SSN, nor any follow-up information requests.

3. Bonding: Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds are anticipated to be required.

4. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code:237110 and Size Standard: $45M

5. Project Description: This construction project consists of replacing and rehabilitating aging water, wastewater, electrical, mechanical, and SCADA infrastructure at Curecanti National Recreation Area, primarily at the Elk Creek and Lake Fork areas, with additional SCADA improvements at Iola. The work includes new and replacement utility piping, lift station improvements, septic and lagoon system work, generator connections, controls/telemetry upgrades, and associated site restoration, pavement repair, and utility coordination.

a. The project is located at Curecanti, National Recreation Area, Colorado;

b. The surrounding area is urban;

c. The construction site is within 25 of miles from nearest suppliers and lodging facilities;

d. The Park will remain open during construction, thus contract activities and logistics must be structured and scheduled to minimize visitor impact;

e. The site requires protective measures to ensure the surrounding area remains undisturbed;

f. The anticipated period of performance of 625 calendar days including any potential weather shutdown;

g. There are seasonal/other shutdowns mandated through the construction season; and

h. Winter construction may be required.

6. Project Scope: Planned work at Elk Creek generally consists of: Primary and secondary water distribution systems replacement; wastewater collection and distribution systems replacement; full supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system replacement; electrical and mechanical upgrades as required to support infrastructure repair/ replacement and additional cutting and patching of asphalt and concrete will be completed where utility installations intersect roadways and parking lots.

Planned work at Lake Fork generally consists of: Existing wastewater force main piping, septic tank, and the lift station replacement/ refurbishment; SCADA telemetry replacement; and electrical and mechanical upgrades as required to support infrastructure repair/ replacement and additional cutting and patching of asphalt and concrete will be completed where utility installations intersect roadways and parking lots.

Planned work at Iola generally consists of SCADA telemetry replacement.

7. Solicitation: At this time, NPS DSC anticipates issuing a competitive Invitation for Bids (IFB) around September 2026; and awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.

8. Submittal Instructions: Responses shall be captured by filling out (in its entirety) the attached Sources Sought Survey Questionnaire. The interested Contractor shall respond no later than 12:00 PM Mountain Time (MT) on July 30, 2026, by emailing the questionnaire to the Contract Specialist, Daryl Hawkins at Daryl_hawkins@ios.doi.gov and Vicki Freese-Supler at vicki_freese-supler@ios.doi.gov.

Attachment: Sources Sought Questionnaire Attachment 1

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