Grand Canyon Industry Day for upcoming projects

The National Park Service National Office is conducting an industry day and survey for multiple federal construction projects at Grand Canyon National Park, with survey responses due July 2, 2026, totaling over $200 million in estimated value across utilities infrastructure and facilities work.

The procurement spans five major Design-Bid-Build projects. North Rim Utilities (GRCA 317819) exceeds $100 million under full and open competition, with solicitation anticipated in August 2026 (90-day posting window) and award in early 2027 for a 4-year performance period. Scope includes water system improvements (Roaring Springs Pumphouse rehabilitation, raw and finished water pipelines, membrane filtration treatment plant modernization), wastewater collection system replacement, power system upgrades (diesel fuel storage, standby generators, transformer and overhead/underground power replacements), fiber communications, and solar power replacement. Work includes two directionally drilled boreholes (9,260 feet long, 8–26 inch diameter) from North Rim to Roaring Springs.

South Rim Wastewater Treatment Plant (GRCA 257282) exceeds $100 million, full and open competition, solicitation expected summer 2026 (90-day window), award first quarter 2027, approximately 36 months performance. New MBR-technology plant designed for 0.65 MGD monthly maximum and 1.2 MGD peak hour flow, producing Class A+ reclaimed water and Class B biosolids. Scope includes administration, laboratory, maintenance facilities, electrical service, emergency generator, phased construction maintaining existing plant, demolition, and new paved access road.

Temporary WWTP (GRCA 317819) is $5–10 million, small business set-aside, solicitation June 12, 2026, onsite pre-bid meeting June 23, 2026, award August 2026, performance through June 1, 2027. Permanent WWTP (GRCA 317819) is $50–100 million, sources sought summer 2027, solicitation fall 2027, award early spring 2028, 3-year performance.

North Rim Critical Utility Restoration (GRCA 352119) is $1–5 million, 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) set-aside via Bureau of Indian Affairs Construction Multiple Award Contract, solicitation early July 2026, award late August 2026, fall 2026 completion target. Scope covers electrical power distribution system testing and repair, wastewater and water distribution system restoration, and SCADA/communications infrastructure restoration.

North Rim Heavy Equipment Facility (GRCA 353101) is $10–50 million, Design-Build with Program of Requirements, sources sought, solicitation, and award expected during 2027. Facility requires 12–14 vehicle bays, vehicle maintenance shop with lift, welding shop, and interior conditioned space for administrative and break-room functions.

The survey asks whether firms would be unable or unwilling to submit offers if a Project Labor Agreement is required (applicable to projects with estimated costs of $35 million or more under FAR 22.505 and FAR 52.222-34) and solicits information on helicopter familiarization flight participation for North Rim Utilities bidders (maximum two staff members). Direct survey responses to Contracting Officer Jim Waller (james_waller@ios.doi.gov) or Contracting Specialist Kristin Tauber (kristin_tauber@ios.doi.gov). Construction Management Representative Services will be provided through call orders against standing Blanket Purchase Agreements. Virtual Industry Day was held June 11, 2026, with 67 attendees.