JECA Visitor Center Restroom Remodel and Airlock D

The National Park Service, Department of the Interior Midwest Region, is seeking a contractor for a comprehensive restroom renovation and airlock door hinge replacement project at the Jewel Cave National Monument Visitor Center in Custer, South Dakota. The project involves demolishing existing men's and women's restrooms and constructing new accessible facilities spanning 685 square feet, including new plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and finishes, along with replacement of elevator door hinges. Contractors must maintain visitor center operations during construction, accommodate 5-7 staff members and 3,000-5,000 monthly visitors, provide temporary restroom facilities, and adhere to strict utility interruption limitations with maximum 3-hour shutdowns requiring advance notice. The solicitation follows a sealed bid process with proposals due August 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time, and includes Davis-Bacon wage requirements and Executive Order 14026 minimum wage standards. A mandatory site visit was conducted on July 14, 2025, with multiple construction companies participating, and the government has issued several amendments providing detailed responses to vendor questions and updated project drawings.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a size standard of $45 million in annual receipts. The estimated project value ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, requiring contractors to submit bid bonds on Standard Form 24 and comply with specific wage determinations for Custer County, South Dakota. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price construction agreement with a performance period of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, though the government has indicated flexibility regarding potential adjustments due to current market conditions and equipment lead times. Work will be performed at the Jewel Cave National Monument Visitor Center located at Custer, SD 57730, with contractors required to maintain space temperatures above 50°F and provide comprehensive project documentation including photo documentation and detailed submittal processes while preserving the historical and archaeological integrity of the site.