Synopsis_of_Proposed_Contract_Action_2.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 140P6326B0007
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This is a Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action for a construction project at Wind Cave National Park. The Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region is planning to replace the boundary fence along US Highway 385 at Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. The project involves the removal of the existing fence and installation of new fencing to secure the park's boundary. This is a pre-solicitation notice, indicating that a formal Request for Proposals or solicitation document will follow. The synopsis serves to alert potential contractors of the upcoming opportunity and allow interested parties to express interest before the full solicitation is released.
The specific contract details including estimated project value, timeline for proposal submission, anticipated award date, and detailed technical specifications are not provided in this synopsis document. Contractors should monitor for the formal solicitation release, which will contain comprehensive project requirements, engineering drawings, bid procedures, and evaluation criteria. No set-asides or special contracting vehicles are mentioned in this pre-solicitation notice.
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Pre-Solicitation Notice:
The National Park Service (NPS), MWR NEKOTA Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO), intends to issue a solicitation for Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs, South Dakota.
The acquisition will be conducted using the Invitation for Bid (IFB) process.
Type of Contract: The NPS intends to award a firm-fixed-price construction contract in response to this IFB.
Solicitation No.: 140P6326B0007.
Project Location: Wind Cave National Park, Approximately 4 miles north of Hot Springs, South Dakota and the park US Highway 385 south entry.
Work consists of:
All labor, materials, and equipment to remove and replace approximately 5,340 linear feet of existing boundary fence and construct new livestock/bison exclusion fencing The base bid includes installation of new fence terminating at designated double H-brace structures and tie-in to existing fencing.
Base Bid: New Fence Installation (Approx 5340 LF)
Option Bid Item No. 1: Install New Fence (Approx 1290 L.F.)
Option Bid Item No. 2: Install New Fence (Approx 2010 L.F.)
Base plus options require removal and replacement of existing fence and termination at specified locations with appropriate H-brace assemblies.
New fencing will consist of galvanized steel posts, woven wire mesh suitable for bison containment, high-strength cabling, wire ties, and steel-framed swing gates. All materials must meet or exceed specified performance criteria as defined in the drawings; basis-of-design manufacturers are for reference only.
The Contractor is responsible for verifying all quantities and adhering to design requirements, including post spacing, H-brace placement, and use of rigid panel reinforcement where required.
Work must be sequenced to maintain continuous fence integrity daily; no more fence may be removed than can be replaced within the same workday. Fence alignment must remain within NPS property and cannot encroach on adjacent rights-of-way or utility parcels without prior approval.
Contractor must obtain a boundary survey by a South Dakota licensed surveyor and establish staking at intervals not exceeding 100 yards. The new fence must be installed approximately 6 inches inside the NPS property line, unless otherwise directed.
Period of Performance:
Work is anticipated to begin in August 2026. The final performance period start date is contingent on issuance of Notice to Proceed.
Work for the Base Bid shall be completed within 120 calendar days from the start date provided in the Notice to Proceed (NTP). This period includes any required adverse weather or seasonal winter break periods in the work. An anticipated onsite winter work stoppage is expected to begin approximately mid-November and resume in late March or earlier, depending on seasonal conditions and Government approval.
If the National Park Service (NPS) elects to award Bid Option 1, the work shall be completed within an additional 45 calendar days beyond the 120 calendar-day base performance period.
If the National Park Service (NPS) elects to award Bid Option 2, the work shall be completed within an additional 45 calendar days beyond the 120 calendar-day base performance period Period of Performance Breakdown Base plus Option(s):
Base Only: 120 Calendar Days Base + Option 1: 165 Calendar Days Base + Option 2: 165 Calendar Days Base + Option 1 + Option 2: 210 Calendar Days
Notice of Set Aside: This acquisition is set aside for 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by the agency.
The associated PSC code is Z2PZ: Repair Other Non-Building Facilities. The associated NAICS code is 238990, All Other Specialty Contractors. The small business size standard is $19 million.
Site Visit: Site visit inspections are no longer required during the solicitation phase. If a park determines that a site visit is necessary, the date, time, and meeting location will be specified in the solicitation.
Publicizing: All specifications, drawings, and applicable attachments will be included in the Invitation for Bids (IFB) package when the solicitation is posted to SAM.gov (http://www.sam.gov). The anticipated release date for the solicitation is April 10, 2026. If this date is delayed, the solicitation will be posted as soon as possible thereafter.
The IFB response period will be 30 days, with an anticipated due date of May 11, 2026. Award is expected to be made approximately 30 business days after the due date.
The exact date and time for submission will be specified in the solicitation. No hard copies or email copies will be provided.
Registration: Offerors must have a UEI number and be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) http://www.sam.gov to be eligible for award.
For questions, please contact Joanie Brzezinski, Contract Specialist, joan_brzezinski@ios.doi.gov, 605-574-0515.
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