DEWA 251562 Old Mine Road North Construction

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking a contractor to perform pavement improvements on Old Mine Road within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, specifically targeting road segments between Mile Markers 26.4 to 26.7 and 29.6 to 32.4. The project involves full depth reclamation of existing pavements, resurfacing parking areas, replacing drainage pipes, rehabilitating ditches, installing guardrails, and adding pavement markings. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical approach, project experience, key personnel qualifications, and past performance, with pricing considered approximately equally important to non-price factors. Potential contractors must demonstrate capabilities in sensitive environmental construction, including archaeological monitoring, wildlife conservation, and adherence to National Park Service guidelines. The solicitation (Number 140P2025R0033) requires proposal submissions by May 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM local time, with the last day for questions set for June 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM Mountain Time.

The contract is set aside for small businesses and falls under the NAICS category of Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310). The total contract performance period is 245 calendar days, with contractors required to begin work within 10 calendar days of award and facing liquidated damages of $1,783 per calendar day of delay. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive road reconstruction across approximately 3.7 miles of roadway. Performance and payment bonds will be required, with 10 calendar days allowed for bond submission after award. The place of performance is Sussex County, New Jersey, specifically within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, environmental protection protocols, and specific seasonal restrictions to protect endangered species and maintain the ecological integrity of the national recreation area.