Gateway arch national park (JEFF) requires sedimen

The National Park Service, specifically the Intermountain Region, is seeking a small business contractor to perform sediment trap cleanout services at Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The solicitation (140P1525Q0055) requires vacuuming and cleaning three Hydro International Downstream Defender storm water sediment traps. Contractors must submit a comprehensive quote package including a capabilities statement, project narrative demonstrating three years of relevant experience, three prior project references, and a detailed price schedule. Evaluation criteria will focus on price, technical capability, and prior project experience. The quote submission deadline is March 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time, with all responses subject to careful review by the contracting officers.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with an estimated contract value under $19.0M. Work will be performed between April 1-30, 2025, during park operating hours (Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm), with strict requirements for contractors to remain on paved surfaces and obtain necessary background checks for park access. Contractors must comply with Service Contract Act wage requirements, including a minimum wage of $17.75 per hour and provisions for health and welfare benefits, paid vacation, and holidays. The place of performance is located at 201 South Poplar Street in St. Louis, Missouri, with the specific site being Gateway Arch National Park. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical proficiency in sediment trap maintenance and show capability to work within the National Park Service's operational constraints.