MORU Rock Block Studies

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region is seeking a contractor to conduct rock block monitoring studies at Mount Rushmore National Memorial through a firm-fixed price commercial services contract. The solicitation requires continuous monitoring of 12 locations using fiber optic strain and temperature gauges, with a focus on tracking potential rock block movements in four specific blocks (W1, W4, R16, and L17). Contractors must demonstrate technical capabilities in geotechnical monitoring, possess SPRAT rope access certification, and complete background investigations for personnel. The evaluation will consider both technical capability and price, with the contract to be awarded to the most advantageous responsible offeror. Proposals are due by May 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM mountain time, with the solicitation (140P6325Q0007) covering a base period from June 2, 2025 to June 1, 2026 and four potential one-year option periods.

The solicitation is not set aside for a specific small business category, though it includes a size standard of $19 million. The contract will involve annual testing, data collection, and reporting, including professional geological engineering interpretation of rock block movement trends. The total contract duration will not exceed 5 years and 6 months, with a potential six-month extension period. Performance will occur in Keystone, South Dakota, with monthly invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform. Optional line items include developing a movement mitigation plan by year two and a water intrusion analysis and mitigation plan by year four. While no incumbent contractor is specifically identified, the contract will be overseen by the Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region, with performance evaluated through the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS).