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This is a Synopsis Pre-Solicitation Notice for a construction project issued by the National Park Service Denver Service Center.
The National Park Service anticipates issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) 140PP027R0001 on or around October 20, 2026, for the rehabilitation of the Visitor Center and parking lot at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Harpers Ferry, Iowa. The project scope includes selective demolition and hazardous materials removal of the visitor center; installation of new HVAC, electrical, fire alarm, and fire suppression systems; structural modifications; new roofing and insulation; relocation of restrooms with new plumbing and electrical fixtures; elevator maintenance; new drainage systems; and construction of a new building approach and visitor plaza. Parking lot work encompasses vehicle and pedestrian circulation improvements, drainage improvements, new asphalt paving with curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, parking lot island redesign with visitor-use areas including benches and picnic tables, and improvements to park staff maintenance areas. The anticipated period of performance is 450 calendar days. Work must minimize visitor impact as the park will remain open during construction. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for October 21, 2026, from 0800-1100 CST at the Effigy Mounds Visitors Center; RSVP is required by October 16, 2026, at 2:30 pm MST to stormy_gallagher@ios.doi.gov. The project is classified under NAICS Code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million. Bid, performance, and payment bonds will be required. Draft specifications and drawings are attached, with final documents to be provided with the RFP in late October.
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B01 Page 1 of 2 v1 Mar2025 Synopsis Pre-Solicitation Notice
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: B01
D5217 (DSC-CS)
EFMO 224159/318539
Solicitation No. 140PP027R0001
Date: October 6, 2026
To: General Public via SAM.gov
From: National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center (DSC), Contracting Services (CS) Division
Subject: Pre-Proposal Site Visit – Request for Proposal (RFP) 140PP027R0001
Reference: EFMO 224159/318539 – Rehabilitate Visitor Center & Parking Lot
The purpose of this notice is to publicize a pre-proposal site visit for the Rehabilitate Visitor Center & Parking Lot at
Effigy Mounds National Monument, The solicitation is anticipated to be advertised in late October 2026. The site visit will be held on October 21, 2026, at 0800 at Effigy Mounds Visitors Center (151 Hwy 76 Harpers Ferry, IA 52146)
• Date/Time of Meeting: 10/21/2026 from 0800-1100
• 0800 CST: Meet at the Effigy Mounds Visitors Center (151 Hwy 76 Harpers Ferry, IA 52146)
• 0830-0900 CST: Signup sheet, introduction to NPS staff
• 0900-1100 CST: Project site visit
Please prepare for all weather conditions and to be on site from 0800-1100 CST.
Please RSVP to Stormy Gallagher at stormy_gallagher@ios.doi.gov NLT Friday, October 16, 2026 @ 2:30 pm MST.
Seats for the site visit are limited, and we cannot ensure that you will be allowed to participate if you do not RSVP.
There is not a site visit being held after the release of the RFP due to weather conditions.
Additional Information: No proposal package or solicitation is available with this notice.
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: NAICS Code 236220 - Commercial and
Institutional Building Construction.
Small Business Size Standard: $45M
Solicitation: The NPS anticipates issuing a request for proposals on or around October 20, 2026.
Bonding: The NPS anticipates bid, performance and payment bonds will be required
Project Scope:
This project is located at Effigy Mounds National Monument, Iowa. Rehabilitate Visitor Center & Parking Lot. Work to be performed under this construction services project requirement includes rehabilitation of Effigy Mounds National
Monument visitor center, foundation improvements, remodeling of the basement and main floor; and redesign and repaving of the visitor parking lot and maintenance area.
1. Specific activities for the visitor center include: Selective demolition, hazardous materials removal, a new
HVAC system and electrical system, domestic water, fire alarm, and fire suppression improvements, new windows and doors, interior and exterior building finishes, new roofing, addition of new insulation at foundation, exterior walls, and attic, structural changes (relocation of columns, structural improvements for code, new beams), moving/modifying interior partitions, relocation of restrooms (new fixtures – plumbing and
B01 Page 2 of 2 v1 Mar2025 electrical – new toilet partitions, wall paneling, epoxy floor, toilet accessories, etc.) an elevator tune up, new drainage systems, and construction of a new building approach and visitor plaza.
2. Specific activities for the for the visitor parking lot and maintenance area include: Vehicle and pedestrian circulation improvements, parking lot drainage improvements, parking lot drainage improvements, and a new parking lot layout with curb, gutters, sidewalks, and asphalt. The parking lot island redesign will create visitor-use areas with benches and picnic tables. Improvements to the park staff maintenance areas include delivery circulation, asphalt paving, pavement drainage and parking improvements.
Project Conditions:
The surrounding area is rural with limited staging located at the Effigy Mounds Parking Area.
The construction site is 8 miles from nearest suppliers and lodging facilities located in Prairie du Chien, WI
The Park will remain open during construction, thus contract activities and logistics must be structured and scheduled to minimize visitor impact.
The site requires protective measures to ensure the surrounding area remains undisturbed.
The surrounding area is Cultural Landscape.
The anticipated period of performance of 450 Calendar days
A draft document of the Specifications and drawings is attached. Final documents will be sent out with the RFP in late October.
There are seasonal shutdowns mandated through the construction season.
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