CAVE 169636/219342/287291 - Carlsbad Caverns National Park - Replace Old/Failin

This pre-solicitation notice seeks to replace aging primary electrical infrastructure and two service elevators at Carlsbad Caverns National Park through negotiated firm-fixed price contracts totaling over $10 million. The National Park Service will issue a solicitation on or around July 15, 2020 for work including replacing the elevators, support structures, and the primary electrical distribution system. Additional requirements consist of upgrading transformers and switches, installing new underground cable duct banks and conduits, and providing a standby diesel generator. Proposals will be evaluated for technical approach, past performance, and price, with award issued to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation and provides the best overall value to the government. The period of performance is 607 calendar days after notice to proceed.

There is no set-aside designation. The primary NAICS codes are 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Specialty Trade Contractors, with a PSC code of R499 - Operation and Maintenance of Buildings. No incumbent or current contractors are named. The budget range is over $10 million total for the negotiated firm-fixed price contracts. The scope includes replacing two aging service elevators and upgrading the primary electrical distribution system serving the entire park.