A14_SSN_BRCA_318695_2.pdf

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) issued by the National Park Service Denver Service Center for market research purposes. The notice seeks information from both large and small businesses regarding their qualifications and interest in a construction project, with no proposals being requested at this time. The solicitation reference is BRCA 318695, filed under NAICS code 237110 with a $45M size standard.

The project involves rehabilitating the main water system at Bryce Canyon National Park, primarily at East Creek and Yovimpa Point/Yovimpa Pass areas. Scope includes replacement of primary and secondary water distribution piping, limited wastewater lateral replacement, SCADA modifications, electrical upgrades, asphalt/concrete cutting, patching, site restoration, well house decommissioning/demolition, old water pipeline removal to Rainbow Point, pumping equipment demolition, concrete pads, tank foundations, valve vaults, septic tanks, and related restoration work. The project will occur in a rural area with limited staging, requires minimally invasive construction practices such as Horizontal Directional Drilling, and may involve seasonal shutdowns and winter construction. Interested businesses must submit company information, business classification (Large or Small Business with applicable SBA certifications), bonding capacity statement, experience on similar projects regarding size, scope, and magnitude, and existing marketing materials by noon Mountain Daylight Time on August 12, 2026. Responses should be emailed to Vicki Freese-Supler (vicki.freese-supler@ios.doi.gov) and Brian Baugh (brian.baugh@contractor.nps.gov). The government anticipates issuing a competitive sealed bid procurement around September 2026 under FAR Part 14 with a firm-fixed-price contract, and will consider small business set-asides based on response quality and interest level.