HES Playground Safety and Flood Prevention Phase I

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education seeks construction and demolition services for playground safety and flood prevention improvements at Havasupai Elementary School in Supai, Arizona, with proposals due May 27, 2026. The procurement is set aside exclusively for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) that are also small business concerns under the Buy Indian Act.

The estimated contract value is between $250,000 and $500,000, with a firm fixed price. Place of performance is Havasupai Elementary School, Supai, Arizona, accessible only by helicopter, hiking, or mule/horseback services arranged through the Tribe at established rates effective April 2, 2026 (passenger flights at $500 one-way, cargo at $2 per pound, sling operations at $1,000–$1,500 one-way depending on aircraft type). Amendment 0001, issued May 13, 2026, mandates that all travel be limited exclusively to Tribe-authorized carrier, hiking, or mule/horseback services and requires upfront payment for all services; post-service invoicing is no longer permitted, with nonpayment subject to fees or penalties.

Phase I work includes demolition of existing playground equipment and damaged basketball court sections, saw-cutting and salvage of concrete for flood/erosion control reuse, resurfacing and restriping of the remaining half court, installation of one adjustable in-ground basketball hoop system, installation of temporary wood chip/mulch ground cover, and installation of temporary six-foot chain-link construction fencing. The contractor must commence work within ten calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete all construction within 60 calendar days, with final closeout documentation due within 21 days of completion.

All work must comply with Davis Bacon Wage Determination #AZ20260012, applicable tribal taxes, TERO fees, OSHA, ADA/ABA accessibility standards, and ASTM playground safety standards (F1292, F1951, F2075). The contractor must furnish a 100% performance bond, 100% payment bond, and 20% bid bond. Background investigations are required for on-site personnel, and the contractor is responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during construction. Evaluation uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process. Technical proposals are limited to 20 pages and must address technical approach, key personnel, project schedule, and quality control plan. A post-award conference will be held virtually within 15 days of award. The NAICS code is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; PSC is C1CA, Architect and Engineering—Construction: Schools.