MR_Sources_Sought_Survey_1.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT (MARKET SURVEY)

Wind Cave National Park Repair/Replace Beaver Creek Auto Gate Rt 0203 (Reference 140P6325B0006)

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 determination based on the results of this market survey.

Project Location: Wind Cave National Park in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Park Headquarters is located at 26611 US Highway 385. The auto gate is located at the West Boundary fence on Custer County Road 391, also known as Beaver Creek Road.

We anticipate that work would begin in late July/August. Anticipated period of performance of 90 calendar days contingent on issuance of Notice to Proceed.

Work consists of :

· All work shall conform to South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) standards as described. Standard Plates Index.

· All aspects of removal and out-of-park disposal of existing steel auto gate and concrete support structures including existing guardrails.

· All aspects for the purchase/fabrication of new auto gate in accordance with SDDOT specifications. Contractor is responsible for the proper manufacture of the new auto gate, including welding, load rating, coatings, and any/all associated/incurred shipping costs.

· All aspects for the installation of new auto gate including new mounting materials, fasteners,

· and hardware.

· Contractor’s work shall include any/all earth work and excavation required for cast-in-place support structures and maintaining/creation to support drainage through auto gate location, required road removal/re-installation at auto gate edges, and road surface smoothing/grading and compaction in disturbed road locations within the project site.

· Contractor is responsible for any permits for earth or road work, including SD Stormwater and Custer County Right-of-Way, including application, approval, and any/all costs incurred.

· Installation of new guardrail sections and object/traffic markers on both edges/directions of new auto gate shall be required and shall meet SDDOT specifications and requirements.

· Guardrails shall be constructed of a single section per side using W-beam rail. Ends of the guardrail shall be tapered away from road edge using MGS Trailing End Terminals.

· The contractor shall erect a temporary barrier fence to protect the work site to prevent wildlife from entering work site or exiting park boundaries.

· Auto gate, foundations, and guardrails shall be installed using the road centerline of the Custer County Beaver Creek Road section which terminates at the auto gate edge as reference for center of installation.

This market research is being conducted to acquire additional information about potential contractors that may be interested in performing this work. This is not an invitation for bid (IFB) 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 on SAM.gov.

The NAICS code for this project is 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The small business size standard is $45 million.

Contractor must be registered as a small business under the listed socio-economic categories in SAM (System for Award Management) under NAICS code 237310 to be considered/confirmed.

The Magnitude of Construction anticipated is between $250,000 and $500,000.

Interested contractors should also consider their construction bonding capacities when responding.

This project will include all mobilization, work, labor, and materials to complete this work to include Prime/Subcontracting oversight. All specifications documents/drawings will be provided if/when the government proceeds with a formal solicitation.

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) ☐ Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) ☐ HUBZone ☐ Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ☐ Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) ☐ Other (specify) _________________

Capability statement - A summary (brief) of capabilities: Contractor may reply below and/or provide attachments.

This section or the attachments MUST INCLUDE:

1. Bonding Limits

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

All responses must be submitted via email not later than 1200 MDT, May 28, 2025. Email address: joan_brzezinski@nps.gov. Include the reference number (140P6325B0006) in the subject line.