Havo replace footbridge nahuku

The National Park Service is seeking to procure construction services for the replacement of the deteriorated wooden Nahuku Footbridge at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park through Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation 140P8225B0004. The project involves replacing the existing 50-foot-long, 5-foot-wide pedestrian bridge constructed in 1976 with a new bridge featuring glued-laminated timber beams, stainless steel cable railing systems compliant with Architectural Barriers Act standards, and specialized anti-slip decking. Contractors must commence work within 7 calendar days of the notice to proceed and complete the entire project within 120 calendar days, including final cleanup. The solicitation requires electronic bid submission to PWR_Sealed_Bids@nps.gov, with the bid due date extended to August 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time, followed by a virtual bid opening on August 28, 2025. A mandatory site visit was conducted on August 7, 2025, and contractors must include performance and payment bonds, completed price proposal forms, and comprehensive technical documentation in their submissions.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million size standard. The estimated contract value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, with no incumbent contractor identified in the documentation. The period of performance extends from September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, providing a four-month window for project completion. Work will be performed at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park near the Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Iki Crater, and Park Headquarters, in a geologically sensitive volcanic environment requiring strict environmental compliance and invasive species prevention measures. The project allows for helicopter transport of materials with specific safety protocols, and contractors must adhere to comprehensive best management practices for operations within the national park ecosystem.