HINU - Grounds: Gravel Road Removal and Fencing

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Indian Education is procuring grounds improvement services for Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) in Lawrence, Kansas, specifically for gravel road removal and fencing installation at a cemetery site. The project involves removing an existing gravel road west of the cemetery and installing new fencing along the west and north boundaries of the property that serves as the final resting place for 103 Native American children who died during the institution's early years. Contractors must have at least five years of commercial construction experience and demonstrate cultural sensitivity protocols, including immediate work stoppage and notification if any cultural items or human remains are discovered during construction. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, assessing technical factors including project approach, project management capabilities, schedule adherence, and quality control plans. The original proposal deadline was October 6, 2025, but has been extended to October 10, 2025, at 5 PM MDT, with questions due by October 2, 2025, and a mandatory site visit scheduled for October 1, 2025.

This solicitation operates under no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors, with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The project value is estimated between $25,000 and $100,000 and will be awarded as a single firm fixed-price purchase order with a mandatory 60-calendar day performance period following the notice to proceed. The period of performance is scheduled from October 27, 2025, to December 29, 2025, requiring contractors to work within strict timelines while adhering to Davis-Bacon wage determinations and providing comprehensive documentation including performance bonds, insurance, project schedules, and safety plans. All work will be performed at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, with contractors required to comply with Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) fees and applicable tribal taxes. The project requires extensive cultural and historical preservation considerations due to the cemetery's significance and potential proximity to buildings eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.