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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

D5217 (DSC-CS)

GRCA 257282

Solicitation No. 140P2025R0093

Date: June 24, 2025

To: General Public (Via the Government’s Point Entry)

From: Tim Burger, Contracting Officer, National Park Service, Denver Service Center

Subject: Sources Sought Notice

Reference: Grand Canyon National Park, Replace South Rim Wastewater Treatment Plant, Grand Canyon, AZ GRCA 257282

** 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: 221320 and Size Standard: $35M

5. Project Description:

a. The project is located at Grand Canyon National Park, AZ;

b. Magnitude of construction is $_greater than $100M__ (shall use one of the price ranges in36.204) – mandatory.

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c. The surrounding area is rural with limited staging to be constructed, including access road, by this contract adjacent to the construction site and additional staging is within 10 minute drive from the site.

d. Note any unique material delivery requirements; the park does observe quiet hours and backups may occur at the entrance gate used by visitors and the contractor.

e. The construction site is 75 of miles from nearest suppliers in Flagstaff AZ;

f. Limited lodging will be allowed at existing RV sites within the park with the potential for contractor to maximize use of the available sites. Additionally, efforts are underway to secure additional housing for contractors within park facilities. However, the exact number of available lodgings within the park will be clarified in the official solicitation. Other lodging opportunities exist in Tusayan, Williams, Flagstaff and other smaller surround cities;

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

h. The site requires protective measures to ensure the surrounding area remains undisturbed limits of construction have been established and depicted on construction drawings;

i. The anticipated period of performance of _1,095___ calendar days including any potential weather shutdown;

j. There are minimal seasonal/other shutdowns mandated through the construction season there are restrictions on vegetation removal during certain times of the year snow and monsoon may impact work but not expected to cause significant delays.; and

k. Winter construction may be required.

6. Project Scope: Located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in the South Rim Village this project involves the construction of a new 0.65 MGD Membrane Bio-Reactor wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) at the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant site, including new treatment facilities (utility connections, site power, electrical, instrumentation and control), administrative and support buildings, utilities, and process systems. Work includes site preparation, relocation of existing storage, installation of process facilities, and complete demolition and removal of existing WWTP infrastructure. The existing plant will remain in permitted operation by NPS staff until the new plant has been accepted by the Government. The scope also includes site improvements such as grading, paving, fencing, as well as a 12-month operational support period. Additionally, the project includes improvements and extension of the access road to the facility.

7. Solicitation: At this time, NPS DSC anticipates issuing a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) around the February to March 2026 timeframe; 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 time Mountain Time (MT) on July 21, 2025 by emailing the questionnaire to the Contract Specialist at:

Kristin_tauber@nps.gov and Contracting Officer at: tim_burger@nps.gov.

Attachment: Sources Sought Questionnaire Attachment 1

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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

Survey Questionnaire

D5217 (DSC-CS)

GRCA 257282

Solicitation No. 140P2025R0093

Subject: SSN Survey Questionnaire (Attachment 1)

Submittal Due Date/Time: July 21, 2025 – 14:00 pm MS

Submit To: Contracting Officer - Tim_Burger@NPS.Gov, Contract Specialist - Kristin_Tauber@NPS.Gov

We are interested in knowing the depth of your company’s interest in this project to help us determine the appropriate solicitation method. Complete this survey in its entirety and submit to the CO/CS listed above on or before the due date, to be considered in the market research being conducted, and in the making of any small business set-aside determination for this requirement.

1. Provide Company Name, address, Name and email of Point-of-Contact, and UEI?

2. What is your experience as the Prime Contractor for Federal Government constructions contracts similar to the scope and magnitude of this project?

3. How does your company intend on complying with local construction building licensing and permitting for Arizona.

4. This project will require Insurance and Performance and Payment Bonds. What is your company’s bonding capacity (no letters required)?

5. What is your company’s recent experience with automated wastewater treatment facilities utilizing membrane bio reactors?

6. What is your company’s experience using membrane bio-reactors (MBR)?

7. Under the above listed NAICS, Small Business Administration (SBA) is your company certified as the following, please check all applicable boxes:

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a. ☐ Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)

b. ☐ Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)

c. ☐ Indian economic enterprise (IEE)

d. ☐ Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)

e. ☐ Other Native American Owned Company

f. ☐ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)

g. ☐ Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB)

h. ☐ SBA certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)

i. ☐ Other:

What estimated percent of this work will your company self-perform?

☐ xx% Does your company have experience with Design-Build (DB) projects?

☐ Yes What will influence your company’s commitment for submitting a proposal for this project? Please check all applicable boxes.

a. ☐ Solicitation posting (approximately March 2026).

b. ☐ Schedule completion date for all construction by January 2030.

c. ☐ Details of the Specifications and Drawings for the Request for Proposal?

d. ☐ Other commitments/contracts?

e. ☐ Other?