ACAD 312014 - Park Loop Road

The Department of the Interior's National Park Service is seeking a contractor to perform highway and infrastructure improvements at Acadia National Park, specifically along Park Loop Road, Egg Rock Overlook, and Precipice Parking Area. The project involves comprehensive pavement rehabilitation, drainage system improvements, traffic control measures, and infrastructure repairs spanning approximately 5 miles of roadway. Prospective offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a unique entity identifier (UEI). The proposed solicitation (No. 104P2025R0005) is anticipated to be issued on May 22, 2025, with proposal submissions due shortly thereafter. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the agency appears to be prioritizing small businesses, with particular encouragement for Small Disadvantaged Business and HUBZone firms.

The contract is structured as a total small business set-aside with a firm-fixed price procurement model. The estimated contract value ranges between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a projected performance period of 180 calendar days. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, indicating a focus on specialized infrastructure development and repair. Potential bidders should be prepared for a comprehensive project that requires significant expertise in road construction, drainage systems, and parking area improvements. The National Park Service has not disclosed information about current or incumbent contractors, but the solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process open to qualified small businesses with demonstrated capabilities in highway and infrastructure construction.