Replace backcountry camping platforms

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region is seeking a small business contractor to replace and rehabilitate backcountry overwater camping platforms (chickees) and a dock in Everglades National Park, located in Florida Bay. The project will be solicited as a firm fixed-price contract under NAICS Code 237990 for heavy and civil engineering construction. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are strongly advised to attend a mandatory site visit. All solicitation documents will be issued electronically, and prospective contractors must submit organizational representations and certifications on SAM.gov prior to submitting an offer. Questions regarding the project can be directed to william_vazquez@nps.gov, with contractors cautioned to check the website daily for potential amendments or changes.

The contract opportunity is a total small business set-aside with a standard business size of $45.0M. The solicitation, including all bid documents, is scheduled to be posted on SAM.gov on or about May 28, 2025, with proposals due by June 27, 2025. The project falls under the PSC category Y1PA for construction of recreation facilities, specifically non-building structures. While specific award values are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract will involve replacing existing backcountry camping infrastructure in the Everglades National Park. Contractors interested in this opportunity should prepare their technical capabilities, organizational certifications, and be prepared to demonstrate expertise in marine and recreational infrastructure construction.