DEWA 310424 - Pave Pres - McDade Trail and Slope Failures

The National Park Service Denver Service Center is seeking contractors for a comprehensive pavement preservation and infrastructure improvement project at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Pennsylvania. The project involves critical roadway improvements along US Route 209, including approximately 7 miles of pavement restoration, culvert replacements, slope repairs, and McDade Trail realignment. Key contract requirements include experience in federal construction contracts, bonding capacity, and potential socio-economic certifications, with contractors needing to demonstrate capabilities in complex logistical operations including maintenance of traffic and protection of natural and cultural resources. The National Park Service plans to issue a competitive Request for Proposals in Fall 2025 targeting a Firm-Fixed-Price contract award. Interested contractors must submit a detailed questionnaire by August 13, 2025, at 2 PM Mountain Time to Shellie Murphy. The evaluation will focus on contractor experience, bonding capacity, and ability to handle the project's complex scope and environmental considerations.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations and is open to both large and small businesses, though potential set-aside opportunities may be considered based on market research responses. No current incumbents or contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The project is valued at over $10 million, representing a significant infrastructure investment for the National Park Service. The scope encompasses extensive work including milling existing pavement, full-depth patch repairs, geotextile reinforcement, repaving, culvert replacements, guardrail installation, and trail reconstruction. The anticipated performance period is 544 calendar days, indicating a multi-year construction timeline that will likely involve seasonal construction constraints and careful coordination with park operations.