CO NP BLCA 10(1) South Rim Drive
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 6982AF26Q000022
- Agency
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Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- Place of performance
- Montrose, Colorado 81401, United States
- Points of contact
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- Stephanie Navarro cflacquisitions@dot.gov (202) 366-4000
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Highway Administration, on behalf of the National Park Service, seeks guardrail removal and installation services along South Rim Drive in Montrose, Colorado, with quotes due October 8, 2026. This procurement is set-aside exclusively for small business concerns under the 237310 NAICS code (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with a small business size standard of $45 million in average annual gross receipts.
The project scope spans twelve distinct locations and includes selective boulder removal and dispersal, site grading and base preparation, specialized guardrail procurement and installation, and comprehensive traffic control operations. Work elements comprise removal of 550 linear feet of existing guardrail, removal and reset of 115 boulders, and installation of 4,275 linear feet of guardrail systems (212.5 linear feet without staining and 4,062.5 linear feet with stained finish featuring Natina coatings), plus eight end anchor terminals and fourteen tangent terminal systems. Prospective bidders should account for extended procurement lead times of up to eight weeks for specialized weathered-look guardrail steel and required aesthetic coatings, plus material curing periods.
The estimated project cost ranges between $700,000 and $2,000,000. Contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed. Amendment A001 (posted September 29, 2026) establishes May 3, 2027 as the earliest on-site construction start date, with weekend work restrictions (Friday 5:00 p.m. to Monday 6:00 a.m.) and a final completion date not extending past June 29, 2027. An Early Start Option permits earlier commencement with corresponding one-day-for-one-day completion date reductions. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 days of award. Liquidated damages are assessed at $2,500 per calendar day for delays, with 10 percent assessment during winter shutdowns.
Evaluation considers price, technical approach (capability, subcontracting plans, key personnel qualifications, and performance schedule), and relevant experience from the past five years with projects exceeding $700,000. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is determined most advantageous using comparative evaluation methodology without formal scoring. All quoters must be registered in SAM at submission and award.
Notice text
This is a Request for Quote. Plans and specifications are available.
PROJECT NUMBER: CO NP BLCA 10(1)
PROJECT NAME: South Rim Drive Improvement
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The National Park Service (NPS) has an immediate safety requirement to restore roadside protection along South Rim Drive following damage sustained during last year's wildfire event. The purpose of this project is to remove remaining roadside hazards and install modern, crash-tested safety barriers to restore the corridor to safe operating conditions prior to peak visitor seasons.
SCOPE OF THE WORK:
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to execute guardrail removal, site preparation, and installation across twelve (12) distinct locations along South Rim Drive.
Principal work elements include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Selective Boulder Removal & Dispersal: Carefully remove, relocate, or safely set aside existing large boulder barriers at specified curves out of the active road prism/clear zone in accordance with park cultural and aesthetic boundaries.
- Site Grading & Base Preparation: Execute minor grading, shoulder stabilization, and post-hole excavation at the 12 designated locations to prepare the roadside for barrier placement.
- Specialized Guardrail Procurement & Installation: Supply and install steel guardrail systems featuring a weathered-look finish and structural treatments (e.g., Natina stain coatings).
- Traffic Control & Sequencing: Provide comprehensive traffic control, including active one-lane closures and flagging operations, to accommodate construction activities while maintaining safety for park staff and public visitors.
Prospective bidders are advised that the specialized weathered-look guardrail steel and required aesthetic coatings carry extended procurement windows (up to an 8-week lead time plus required material curing periods). Contract duration and ordering timelines are structured to accommodate this supply chain restriction.
To maximize productivity and account for high-altitude weather volatility, construction operations are anticipated to launch in early Spring (April), utilizing a combination of full road closure windows (pre-opening) and transitioning to active one-lane traffic control configurations following the seasonal opening of the roadway.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE:
- Advertisement: Mid-September 15, 2026
- Award: Mid-October 2026
- Notice to Proceed (NTP): Mid-October 2026 (Allows the contractor to immediately order the guardrail to absorb the 8-week lead time/curing window over the winter)
- Construction: Early April 2027 – Late May 2027
ESTIMATED COST RANGE:
The estimated bid range for Schedule A is between $700,000 and $2,000,000.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| CO NP BLCA 10(1) South Rim Drive | Pre-Solicitation |
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