Remodel Visitor Center for New Exhibits, Golden Spike National Historic Park

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region is soliciting proposals for the remodeling and renovation of the visitor center at Golden Spike National Historic Site. The scope of work encompasses exhibit modifications, construction of new exhibits, relocation of the Western National Parks Association retail space and National Park Service offices, renovation of audiovisual storage, and updates to interior finishes. Physical modifications include expanding the building footprint by enclosing the north porch, modifying the north view plaza access, reworking the HVAC system with duct removal and replacement, concealing the fire protection system, and upgrading electrical systems and lighting to support new audiovisual exhibits. The procurement will be issued as a Request for Proposal with a Firm Fixed Price contract structure under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). Interested vendors must be registered on SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Number to participate. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be released in late May 2026 under solicitation number 140P1426R0012, with a pre-solicitation deadline of April 27, 2026.

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement with no current incumbent identified in the notice materials. The estimated construction budget ranges between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with the small business size standard set at $45 million in annual revenue. The project involves modifications to a 4,500 square foot facility and includes comprehensive building system upgrades and interior renovations. The period of performance is estimated from October 15, 2026, through December 31, 2027, providing approximately 15 months for project completion. The Government reserves the right to modify the set-aside designation based on additional market research supporting socio-economic considerations. Prospective contractors should monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation release and ensure all registration requirements are completed prior to proposal submission.