A14_SSN_RELEASED_v1_Mar2025_1.docx

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)

NERI 227183

140P2025R0089

** 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: 237310 – Highway, Street and Bridge Construction and Size Standard: $45 Million

5. Project Description: The project is located within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, specifically along the full length of Rend Trail between the Minden and Newlyn Trailheads in Glen Jean, West Virginia. The scope of work includes the rehabilitation of five existing bridges, addressing elements such as deck and railing replacement, rivet and bearing block repairs, and masonry and concrete restoration. Additionally, nine timber cribbing walls will be replaced with mechanically stabilized earth walls. Enhancements to Bridge 2 include constructing an overlook with retaining wall installation, handrail extension, a heavy-duty bench, and an interpretive sign base. At Big Rock, an existing stair system will be replaced with a combination ramp structure. Trail-wide improvements involve culvert upgrades, new ditching, railing installation at a vista overlook, and resurfacing with trail aggregate. The Minden Trailhead will be developed to include a flush restroom, lighting, seating, concrete parking, expanded gravel lot, and interpretive signage. Similarly, the Newlyn Trailhead will undergo rehabilitation with new concrete handicap parking, solar lighting, and gravel lot improvements. All work will be executed under a single prime contract.

a. The project is located at: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia.

b. Magnitude of construction is: More than $10,000,000.00.

c. The surrounding area is urban or rural with limited staging located at: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

d. Note any unique material delivery requirements: N/A

e. The construction site is approximately 25 miles from nearest suppliers and lodging facilities.

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

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

h. The structure is a historic/natural/cultural resource.

i. The anticipated period of performance of 24 months including any potential weather shutdown.

j. There are no seasonal/other shutdowns mandated through the construction season; and

k. Winter construction may be required.

6. Project Scope: The scope of work includes the rehabilitation of five existing bridges, addressing elements such as deck and railing replacement, rivet and bearing block repairs, and masonry and concrete restoration. Additionally, nine timber cribbing walls will be replaced with mechanically stabilized earth walls. Enhancements to Bridge 2 include constructing an overlook with retaining wall installation, handrail extension, a heavy-duty bench, and an interpretive sign base. At Big Rock, an existing stair system will be replaced with a combination ramp structure. Trail-wide improvements involve culvert upgrades, new ditching, railing installation at a vista overlook, and resurfacing with trail aggregate. The Minden Trailhead will be developed to include a flush restroom, lighting, seating, concrete parking, expanded gravel lot, and interpretive signage. Similarly, the Newlyn Trailhead will undergo rehabilitation with new concrete handicap parking, solar lighting, and gravel lot improvements. All work will be executed under a single prime contract.

7. Solicitation: At this time, NPS DSC anticipates issuing a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) around the Summer 2025; 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 11 am Mountain Time (MT) on July 14, 2025, by emailing the questionnaire to the Contracting Officer at: Rachel Dyer, Rachel_Dyer@nps.gov.

Attachment: Sources Sought Questionnaire Attachment 1

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