GRTE - Trail Connector Pathway

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region is soliciting bids for the GRTE - Trail Connector Pathway project, a construction initiative to develop a 0.8-mile, 10-foot wide pedestrian pathway in Grand Teton National Park. The project involves constructing a pathway connecting the Roundabout at Gros Ventre Junction to the Jackson Hole Community Pathways system, which includes four box culverts within irrigation ditches, riprap armoring, and a small parallel parking pullout for approximately five vehicles. Bidders must demonstrate capabilities in highway and infrastructure construction, with the contract using a firm-fixed price structure. The virtual bid opening is scheduled for May 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT, with electronic submissions required to mwromabobids@nps.gov. A mandatory site visit occurred on May 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT, which was attended by seven potential contractors and is critical for understanding project specifications.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with NAICS code 237310 and a size standard of $45 million, targeting contractors specializing in highway and street construction. The contract has a performance period of 106 calendar days, with on-site work anticipated to begin no earlier than July 1, 2025, and projected completion by October 15, 2025. The bid guarantee is set at 20% of the bid price, not to exceed $3 million, and contractors must comply with specific wage determinations and federal labor regulations. The project is located in Teton County, Wyoming, and will involve precise engineering work including pathway grading, asphalt concrete paving, and drainage improvements. Contractors will need to navigate complex terrain and adhere to strict environmental and park regulations, with the work situated near Yellowstone National Park, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, and Bridger-Teton National Forest.