GLCA 318876 Low Water Access Ramp at Antelope Point

The National Park Service Denver Service Center is issuing a Design-Build contract to reconstruct the Antelope Point Launch Ramp at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Page, Arizona. The project involves extending the boat launch ramp to ensure long-term functionality during low water conditions and includes improvements to the associated parking area infrastructure. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price design-build contract classified under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a $45 million size standard. The award will be made using a best value trade-off evaluation process, where technical and non-price factors including Technical Approach, Technical Qualifications, Key Personnel, Schedule, and Past Performance will be significantly more important than price. The solicitation will be released electronically via SAM.gov on September 8, 2025, and prospective offerors must maintain active SAM registration and possess a UEI number.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the pre-solicitation notice. The construction magnitude is anticipated to exceed $10 million, reflecting the substantial scope of marine infrastructure improvements required. The contract includes a performance period of 1,095 calendar days (approximately three years) to complete the design and construction phases. The selected contractor will be required to provide Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds as standard contract security measures. The project addresses critical infrastructure needs at this popular recreational facility, ensuring continued public access to Lake Powell even during extended periods of low water levels.