GRCA 257282 - Replace South Rim Wastewater Treatment Plant, Grand Canyon, AZ

The National Park Service, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking contractors to replace the South Rim Wastewater Treatment Plant at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. The project involves constructing a new 0.65 million gallon per day Membrane Bio-Reactor wastewater treatment plant, complete with new treatment facilities, administrative buildings, utilities, process systems, site improvements, and includes a 12-month operational support period. Interested contractors must demonstrate experience with federal government construction contracts, local licensing capabilities, appropriate bonding capacity, and specific expertise in wastewater treatment systems. The construction must be conducted while the park remains operational with minimal impact to visitors, and the site is located 75 miles from suppliers in Flagstaff, Arizona. Contractors must complete and submit a survey questionnaire by July 21, 2025, as part of the market research phase. The agency plans to issue a competitive Request for Proposals between February and March 2026. The project will require comprehensive insurance coverage along with performance and payment bonds.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations and will be open to all qualified contractors. No current incumbents or contractors are identified in the notice. The anticipated contract value exceeds $100 million and will be structured as a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The performance period is expected to span 1,095 calendar days, approximately three years from contract award. The wastewater treatment plant will have a capacity of 0.65 million gallons per day to serve the South Rim facilities. The project includes a mandatory 12-month operational support period following construction completion to ensure proper system functionality and staff training.