Sources Sought Notice Bandelier National Monument

The Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking a design-build contractor for a comprehensive utility rehabilitation project at Bandelier National Monument. The solicitation focuses on addressing deficiencies in 60+ year-old utility distribution and collection systems parkwide, including improvements to underground potable water distribution, electrical and natural gas infrastructure, and communication systems. Key contract requirements include constructing an integrated utility corridor with minimal impact on sensitive natural and cultural resource areas, utilizing existing conduit routes where possible. Potential contractors are required to submit detailed company information, business type, bonding capacity, and project experience by May 19, 2025, at 2:30 PM Mountain Time. The National Park Service anticipates issuing a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) around June 2, 2025, with evaluation likely focusing on technical capabilities, project experience, and proposed approach to infrastructure rehabilitation.

The pre-solicitation notice does not specify a specific set-aside for small businesses, though it appears open to both large and small businesses under NAICS code 237110 with a size standard of $39.5 million. The project has an estimated construction value exceeding $10 million and a performance period of 910 calendar days. The scope of work involves comprehensive utility system upgrades, including primary and secondary water distribution improvements, electrical and gas distribution system enhancements, and communication infrastructure upgrades. Contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in utility infrastructure construction, particularly in sensitive environments that require careful preservation of natural and cultural resources. The project represents a significant infrastructure investment aimed at modernizing and improving utility systems at the national monument, with a focus on meeting current and future operational demands while minimizing environmental and cultural impact.