GLCA 210865 Replace Wahweap Government Dock DB

The National Park Service Denver Service Center is soliciting design-build services for the replacement of the Wahweap Government Dock at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Lake Powell, Arizona under solicitation 140P2026R0030. The project encompasses complete design and construction of a moveable floating dock system with 24 boat slips, associated infrastructure including storage sheds, power pedestals, solar lighting, fire protection systems, and a wave attenuator, along with optional betterments such as roof sections, hydrohoists, and solar power systems. The design-build contractor must be qualified with licensed architects and engineers registered in Arizona and must demonstrate relevant experience with at least five previous marina projects of similar size and function. The solicitation employs a two-phase selection process under FAR Subpart 36.3, with Phase I requiring submission of technical qualifications and past performance information limited to 40 pages with 12-point font and 1-inch margins, and Phase II requiring technical proposals addressing technical approach, key personnel, and schedule along with firm fixed-price proposals from up to five shortlisted offerors. Phase I proposals were originally due March 9, 2026, but the deadline has been extended to March 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET via amendments 0001 and 0002; pre-proposal questions must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the Phase I deadline.

This procurement is not designated with a set-aside and has no identified incumbent contractor. The government anticipates awarding a single fixed-price contract valued between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 for the base contract plus optional line items, contingent on funds availability. The contract period of performance extends from July 20, 2026 through August 16, 2027, encompassing 393 calendar days, with the design phase requiring completion of design development documents within 50 calendar days of award and construction completion required within 320 calendar days following the on-site Notice to Proceed. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements established by Department of Labor wage determination AZ20260056 for Coconino County, Arizona, maintain bonding capacity of at least $10 million, and is subject to liquidated damages of $1,997.14 per calendar day of delay. Performance of work will take place at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area near Page, Arizona, with the dock relocated approximately 1,465 feet northeast of its existing location, and unsuccessful Phase II offerors will receive a $5,000 stipend.