GRCA 318719, North Rim & Roaring Springs Rehabilitation Program, Grand Canyon N

The National Park Service's Denver Service Center is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified contractors capable of executing a comprehensive utility infrastructure rehabilitation program at Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim and Roaring Springs areas. The project encompasses the rehabilitation of water, wastewater, electrical, and communication systems across multiple developed areas and inner canyon sites, including the Roaring Springs Pump House, Manzanita Use Area, and Cottonwood Campground. Qualified contractors must demonstrate substantial experience with large-scale utility infrastructure systems, directional drilling in complex geology, remote logistical operations, water and wastewater treatment systems, electrical power systems, and helicopter-supported construction in environmentally and culturally sensitive locations. While formal evaluation criteria have not yet been specified in this pre-solicitation phase, the government will ultimately assess contractor capabilities, bonding capacity, relevant experience, and logistical solutions upon the anticipated Request for Proposal issuance. Interested contractors must submit their qualifications and capability statements by May 13, 2026, to james_waller@ios.doi.gov and kristin_tauber@ios.doi.gov, with the government planning to issue the formal RFP in Summer/Fall 2026 and anticipating contract award in Winter 2026/Spring 2027.

This pre-solicitation notice does not designate any set-asides for small businesses, HUBZone firms, veteran-owned businesses, or women-owned enterprises, though contractors should identify their business classification status in their responses. The project scope exceeds $10 million in estimated value with a performance period of 36 to 48 months, requiring significant financial and operational resources from the contractor. Key project elements include directional drilling of two boreholes ranging from 8 to 26 inches in diameter extending 9,260 feet from the North Rim ballfield to Roaring Springs Pumphouse, water treatment plant installation, comprehensive sewer collection system replacement, standby generator and transformer replacement, and fiber communications infrastructure replacement. The remote, high-elevation site presents substantial logistical challenges with seasonal access limited to May through October, necessitating contractor self-sufficiency in providing helicopter support, housing, and access solutions. Bid, performance, and payment bonds will be required, and a pre-proposal site visit is scheduled prior to the North Rim's seasonal closure in mid-November, subject to schedule and access availability.