GLAC 318705 Replace Utility Systems - Construction

The National Park Service is soliciting proposals for utility systems replacement and construction at Glacier National Park in Montana, specifically covering water system improvements, septic system installations, and related infrastructure upgrades across three primary locations: St. Mary (Hudson Bay and Campground), St. Mary Winter Septic System, and Two Medicine. This total small business set-aside contract uses a firm fixed-price structure and will be evaluated using a Best Continuum Tradeoff Process that considers technical approach, management approach, schedule, project experience, and past performance. Key contract requirements include adherence to National Park Service standards, environmental protection guidelines, wildlife preservation protocols, seasonal construction restrictions, and specific technical specifications for concrete work, electrical systems, mechanical components, and pipe installation methods. The proposal submission deadline is January 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with a pre-proposal virtual conference held on November 6, 2025, and an on-site visit conducted on November 12, 2025. Contractors must submit completed Project Experience Questionnaires, Past Performance Questionnaires, General References forms, Small Business Participation documents, and acknowledge all solicitation amendments through the specified deadline and time.

This is a total small business set-aside opportunity designated under the $45 million small business size standard, with an estimated project value exceeding $10 million and a firm fixed-price contract structure using NAICS Code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction). The project involves a 610-calendar-day performance period following the Notice to Proceed, with work scheduled to begin on or about August 4, 2025, and conclude by July 31, 2027, requiring contractors to coordinate around park seasonal closures and operational constraints. While no current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation documents, the project includes detailed specifications requiring specialized expertise in groundwater well improvements, water distribution system upgrades, treatment and control building construction, water storage tank rehabilitation, and septic system installations. The work will be performed at multiple locations within Glacier National Park in Montana, with delivery location and contracting office located in Lakewood and Denver, Colorado, respectively. The government has issued eight amendments to the solicitation, reflecting ongoing clarifications, specification updates, Q&A responses, and deadline extensions to accommodate contractor questions and coordination requirements.