Market_Research_Sources_Sought_MORU_Stone_Hoop_1.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT (MARKET SURVEY)

Construct Stone Hoop Memorial Mount Rushmore (Reference 140P6323Q0040)

The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a market survey to determine the interest and capability of contractors for a possible upcoming project. All costs associated with providing information in response to this market survey shall be the responsibility of the firm. Any information submitted is voluntary. The Contracting Officer will make an acquisition strategy decision based on the results of this market survey and a future solicitation may be issued based on information received from interested and capable contractors.

This is not a request for quotes (RFQ) or request for proposal (RFP) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government to issue any solicitation. All interested firms must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted at a later time on SAM.gov.

Project Location: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone, South Dakota

Project Description: This project will install a Stone Hoop Native Plant Garden to serve as a bridge of learning between Native American cultures and park visitors. The selected site will encompass approximately 2000 square feet of open ground near the entrance of the memorial. The garden construction will include site preparation, concrete flatwork for visitor access, and a 4 feet high natural stone retaining wall. The design implementation will require imported clean fill dirt, retaining wall with aluminum railing to further organize the space and protect the garden, accessible decorative concrete flat work, and six inch raised curb to create the circular shape of the Stone Hoop. Contractors will construct approximately sixty (60) linear feet of tapered dry laid stacked “Gold Creek” boulder maximum height in center is approximately 4 feet. Boulder thickness will be from 8” to 12” with a depth of at least 2’ and will be 2’ to 4’ long mechanically stacked/placed (with small crane) in a random pattern. It is anticipated that the supply of Gold Creek stone may be available from sites within the local Black Hills area. Installation of three (3) drain inlets at surface of finished concrete using daylighted PVC drains. Forming, placing, and finishing approximately sixty-five (65) linear feet of six-inch-wide curb in a true 20’ diameter circle to form the perimeter of the stone hoop garden. Curbing will be colored black to match flat concrete portion of the project. Demolition of approximately seven (7) linear feet of 6” concrete curb at entrance of garden that will be flush and aligned to and from existing walk to new concrete. Forming, placing, finishing approximately four hundred fifty square feet of 5” thick 4000 PSI decorative stamped colored concrete with #4 bar set at 18” on center throughout. Contractor will provide and install approximately 75 ft of 42” commercial grade aluminum fencing using posts set in 24” deep and 12” diameter concrete footings below the surface of finished concrete.

Anticipated Period of performance: The government anticipates that work would commence during month of September and have all work completed in 65 days. Submittals and material ordering maybe accomplished prior to work on site.

Magnitude: The magnitude of construction is between $100,000 and $200,000

The associated NAICS code is 238110, Poured Concrete Foundation and Structured Contractors. The small business size standard is $19 million.

Interested contractors must also consider their construction bonding capacities when responding. Contractor. Contractors must be registered as a small business under the listed socio-economic categories in SAM (System for Award Management) under the specified NAICS to be considered/confirmed.

Limitations on Subcontracting: Contractors must also consider their ability to manage subcontractors of various business sizes and categories to ensure compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting requirements as outlined in the Federal Acquisitions Regulation.

Interested firms must submit the following information:

Name of Firm

Address

Phone Number

Email Address

UEI Number

Size status/SBA certifications. Mark all that apply. See FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs.

☐ Small Business (meets size standard for NAICS) ☐ Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) ☐ Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) ☐ Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ☐ 8(a) ☐ Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) ☐ Other Than Small

Capability statement - A brief summary of capabilities:

This section or the attachments MUST INCLUDE:

1. Bonding Limits

1. Brief explanation of your company’s ability/capabilities to perform the work outlined above

1. All information being requested above in regard to the table for: Company Name, POC info, UEI Number, and all of the size status/SBA certifications must be completed when submitting responses.

All responses must be submitted via email not later than 12:00 Noon MDT, June 16, 2023. Email address: ron_kesterson@nps.gov. Include the reference number (140P6323Q0040) in the subject line.