GRCA 352119, North Rim Critical Utility Restoration, Grand Canyon National Park

The National Park Service is soliciting contractors for critical utility restoration work at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, specifically addressing potable water, sanitary sewer, and electrical distribution infrastructure damaged by the 2025 Dragon Bravo wildfire. This Sources Sought Notice is issued by the NPS Denver Service Center for market research purposes to identify qualified contractors before issuing a competitive Request for Proposals. Interested contractors must demonstrate substantial experience with municipal utility system repair and startup, remote jobsite operations, and compliance with state and federal potable water and wastewater regulations. Prosponders must submit responses to james_waller@nps.gov and kristin_tauber@nps.gov by April 7, 2026, including company information, DUNS number, business type classification, bonding capacity statement, and relevant project experience. The NPS will use submitted information to develop its acquisition strategy and determine whether to implement a small business or socioeconomically disadvantaged small business set-aside for the final solicitation. Response to this Sources Sought Notice is entirely voluntary with no cost reimbursement to submitting companies.

This pre-solicitation notice includes no current set-aside designation, though the NPS indicates it will determine set-aside eligibility based on received responses. The estimated construction magnitude ranges from $1 million to $5 million, with work scheduled to occur during the 2026 operating season from May through October, potentially extending through December 2026 depending on weather and roadway access conditions. The remote jobsite location, approximately 45 miles from the nearest suppliers and lodging facilities and 80 miles from Kanab, Utah, presents significant logistical challenges. Successful contractors will be required to secure bid, performance, and payment bonds prior to award. The applicable NAICS code is 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), with a small business size standard of $45 million, and the competitive Request for Proposals is anticipated in Spring or Summer 2026.