Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Proposals from certified Small Business Concerns only will be accepted for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Project NP GRSM 126(1), Solicitation Number 693C73-20-R-000015, located in Blount County, Tennessee.  The project consists of replacing five bridges on Forge Creek Road in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  The work includes removal and replacement of Forge Creek Bridges #1, #2, #3, #4, and Mill Creek Bridge with stone masonry-faced, reinforced concrete abutments and piers; steel beams, timber decks and curbs, reinforced concrete approach slabs, riprap, streambank restoration, approach and other miscellaneous work.  The project will be split into multiple work schedules/contract options, with the cost of the entire project expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.  Construction activities at the project site cannot begin any earlier than November 2, 2020.  Contract award/NTP is subject to the receipt of permits.

Bid documents should be issued on or about June 30, 2020.  Proposal due date and location will be specified on the SF 1442, Block 13a of the Solicitation.

Offerors will be required to submit qualifications related to their experience in projects of similar complexity and magnitude in bridge construction.  The Solicitation will include further information on these requirements.

Use Internet address www.beta.sam.gov (at QUICK SEARCH, type "EFLHD" and all available projects will be listed) to check for availability of bid documents. All bid documents can be directly downloaded from this website. Documents will no longer be mailed. Register to receive Email Notification to automatically be notified when a document is added or updated for a specific project. If firms do not register as an interested vendor at this website, there will be no Plan Holders List.

Annual Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-8 (MAR 2020). The Representations and Certifications must be filled-in online at www.beta.sam.gov. The required Annual Form Vets-4212 must also be filled-in online at http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm per FAR 52.222-37.

Please send all questions concerning construction projects to eflhd.contracts@dot.gov. Include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, a point of contact and telephone number. Requests for 'faxing' or overnight mailing will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT REQUIREMENT
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart part 4.1102, prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. Also FAR clause 52.232-33 requires SAM registration for payment. SAM registration is available online at the following Internet web address: www.beta.sam.gov.

PLEASE NOTE
For security reasons, individuals requiring access to the EFLHD must present a valid photo ID and be escorted to their destination by a Government employee. Due to new security provisions, all visitors attending bid openings are urged to arrive at least 1 hour prior to the scheduled bid opening. All visitors must register with the receptionist in Room 100. A Government employee will collect the bids. Prior to bid opening, a Government employee will escort all bidders to the bid opening. Unescorted visitors will be denied entry and no exceptions will be made.