A14_Sources_Sought_Notice_-_YELL_-_Hot_Mix_Asphalt_1.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

CONTRACTING OPERATIONS - CENTRAL

1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Project Title: Yellowstone National Park (YELL) – Hot Mix Asphalt Response Due Date &

Time:

12/24/2024 at 12:00 (Noon) pm, Mountain Time

NAICS Code: 324121 – Asphalt Paving Mixture & Block Manufacturing Size Standard: 500 Employees

PSC Code: 5610 – Mineral Construction Materials Contracting POC & Title: Sally Leitch, Contracting Officer

Contracting POC Email: Sally_leitch@nps.gov

THIS IS S SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR

QUOTE. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND

PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY

This is a sources sought notice (SSN), issued in accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.201(e), to conduct market research. This SSN is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute either a request for quotation (RFQ); nor is it a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This SSN does not commit the Government to solicit or contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The National Park Service (NPS) is not seeking quotes at this time and will not accept any unsolicited quotes.

IAW FAR 52.215-3 The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSN or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Any response to this notice shall be used for information only and does not constitute a quote or promise to acquire the products/services described herein.

The Government shall not pay for costs incurred while responding to this SSN. Firms who do not respond to this SSN may still participate in any future RFQ. Information submitted in response to this SSN is strictly voluntary and becomes Government property. In addition, information received in response to this SSN will be utilized solely for market research and shall only be considered within 18 months of receipt.

This SSN is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this posting or any follow-up information requests. This notice is a market research tool to help the NPS develop and decide on the most advantageous acquisition strategy.

mailto:Sally_leitch@nps.gov

The NPS, Contracting Operations (ConOps) Central, Northern Rockies Major Acquisition Buying Office (NR MABO) is seeking capable contractors to provide Hot Mix Asphalt Services to YELL at the Norris Junction Pit, WY.

Potential Project – Known Information:

Period of Performance:

08/01/2025 – 10/31/2025

Mobilization of the plant and required materials need to be in place (no later than 08/1/2025) prior to the start of the required period of performance (POP) of 8/1/2025 – 10/31/2025.

Demobilization of the mobile plant begin as soon as the last delivery has been made on or about on 10/31/2025.

Location & Deliveries:

Norris Junction Pit, YELL, WY, 92190. This is approximately 22 miles south of Mammoth Hot Springs, WY.

Most weeks the Park crews take delivery of asphalt on Monday – Thursday. However, there will be occurrences where deliveries shall be required on Fridays and Saturdays upon approval from the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

YELL trucks will pick up the mix, Freight-on Board (FOB) from contractor’s plant site for distribution to job sites.

Requirements/Specifications of Asphalt mixing:

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supervision, and equipment necessary to meet the requirements of this procurement.

Contractor shall provide asphalt concrete aggregate, PG58-34 oil, anti-strip, labor, and equipment to produce 6,300 tons of mix onsite at the Norris Junction Pit.

Asphalt oil and mix design specifications:

Contractor shall provide contract mixing of 6,300 tons of PG58-34 asphalt with a 1% Type 3 (lime) anti-strip additive with the aggregate meeting ½” gradation in tables 703-4, 703-5 and table 703.07 Asphalt Concrete Aggregate, to produce a mix with 4% air voids. The largest size rock in the mix would be all material passing the ¾” inch sieve.

Contractor shall submit mix design to YELL for approval prior to start of mixing.

Mix Plant specifications:

The mobile asphalt mixing plant shall be equipped with a bag house pollution control system (wet scrubber is not acceptable).

The mobile asphalt mixing plant shall be capable of producing 120 tons per hour under any weather condition suitable for paving.

Due to weather conditions, paving may not occur every day. Days of production could require a minimum of 100 tons to a maximum of 900 tons of mix per day.

Mix Plant Mobilization:

Mix plant shall be hauled in through the West entrance of YELL to the Norris pit (approximately 29 miles northeast of west gate).

Respond to this notice and provide, if interested and capable, the following information:

Project Related Questions:

1. Are there any special industry standards, licensing, laws, or regulations relating to this project?

2. Can your firm meet the currently known service requirements and timeframes of this potential project?

3. Would your company need to subcontract any of the work on this project?

a. If so, please provide the percentage to be subcontracted out.

b. If so, please provide the names of any potential subcontractors and their SAM

UEI numbers.

4. Has your company provided same/similar services related to this project?

a. Provide previous similar project information, to include Place, Cost, POC and Email.

Company Related Questions:

1. Company Name

2. Company Address

3. Company POC

a. POC Title

b. POC Phone

c. POC email

4. Company SAM UEI number

5. Company Cage Code

6. Company Business Size

a. If your firm is a small business concern in any socio-economic category, will your firm be able to meet any limitations on subcontracting or subcontracting requirements?

7. Does your company have a commercial price list that includes all the products/services as described herein?

a. If so, provide a copy with all applicable categories highlighted.

b. It is anticipated that there will be three line-items.

i. Mobilization/Demobilization of the Mobile Asphalt Plant

ii. 6300 tons of the required asphalt mix/materials, supplies to meet the requirements of the procurement.

iii. An optional line-item that will not be funded upfront but will be pre-priced and may be utilized if needed. This line-item will have a not to exceed number of tons.

1. Please provide commercial pricing for those 3 line-items or suggest line items and provide commercial pricing.

iv. Pricing provided by this sources sought notice will be used strictly for market research and planning purposes.