Maca - rehab cave trails

ACTION: Pre-Solicitation Notice

PRE-SOLICITATION NUMBER: 140P5326R0007

CLASSIFICATION CODE: Z2LB REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRI
The NAICS Code for this requirement is 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors $19M

POINT OF CONTACT:
Ashley Warcewicz, Contract Specialist, Ashley_Warcewicz@ios.doi.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Mammoth Cave National Park
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE POSTAL CODE: Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, Edmonson County, KY

Title of Project: MACA - REHAB CAVE TRAILS
Description: The Purpose of this project is to Reconstruct Deteriorating Cave Trails in Ruins of Karnak, River Hall, and Rafinesque Hall
This project entails the reconstruction of cave trail surfaces in the Ruins of Karnak, River Hall, and Rafinesque Hal Cave trail. The work includes:
- Prep existing ground for footings to be installed.
- Remove existing handrails.
- Install concrete footings for elevated platform to be installed on.
- Install elevated platform constructed from fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)
- Install 2 inch stainless steel handrails.
- Transportation of all materials and equipment into and out of cave.
When completed, the trail surface will be sustainable and will provide a safe environment for park visitors and staff.

GENERAL:

The solicitation will be issued electronically on the website at https://www.sam.gov/. Proposal documents will be available for download in Microsoft Word, HTML, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe PDF; Specifications will be available in Adobe PDF format; and drawings will be available in PDF format. Please Note: Paper copies of the solicitation will not be made available.

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This pre-solicitation announcement is not a solicitation document, but pre-notice of an upcoming solicitation. Specific instructions on submitting your proposal will be contained in the solicitation documents to be issued on or after the date listed below.

Proposed Solicitation Issue Date: 4/20/2026

NO phone calls accepted.

Completion Date: 2/28/2027

Total Small Business set-aside

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