Pre-Solicitation Notice

The National Park Service Denver Service Center intends to award a design-build contract to replace and upgrade water infrastructure for two public water systems located at Big Bend National Park in Texas. The project scope includes rehabilitation of water treatment facilities and storage tanks, replacement of outdated distribution piping, and upgrades to accommodate increased demand and meet fire suppression requirements. Proposals are due approximately 30 days after solicitation issuance in March 2023, with evaluation criteria centered on technical qualifications, past performance, and price. The contract is valued over $10 million and will have a period of performance of approximately 600 days once awarded.

The solicitation will be conducted on an unrestricted full and open basis. NAICS codes relevant to design-build construction of water infrastructure and public works are anticipated, with no incumbent or current contractors identified. The opportunity is open to all business categories including small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, and women-owned small businesses as prime or subcontractors. Replacement and rehabilitation work will encompass water source, treatment, and distribution systems serving two public water systems and their surrounding communities.