Synopsis - Construct North Unit Visitor Center
Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIPFBO260023
- Agency
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National Park Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Points of contact
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- Cole Johnson cole_johnson@ios.doi.gov (267) 321-0342
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Park Service intends to solicit construction of a new visitor center at Badlands National Park with an estimated solicitation release of September 3, 2026, and anticipates a 100% small business set-aside. The facility will be built on the south side of Badlands Loop Road between the existing Ben Reifel Visitor Center and Cedar Pass Lodge to accommodate increased annual visitation; large north-facing windows will frame views of the badlands landscape. The project enables repurposing of existing facilities in the developed area. Work will be performed at Badlands National Park, South Dakota. The estimated contract value ranges from $10 million to $20 million. Construction is NAICS 236220 with a $45 million small business size standard; the NPS may consider alternative NAICS codes. A Davis-Bacon wage determination will apply for the county in which work occurs. Award will be made using FAR 14 sealed bidding (Invitation for Bid) to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest price. A virtual site visit addressing specifications and drawings will occur as prescribed in the solicitation; contractors are encouraged to conduct independent site visits during public operating hours. Solicitation attachments will include specifications, drawings, and other data necessary for accurate bidding.
Notice text
PURPOSE: This notice is a synopsis of an upcoming Construction requirement at Badlands National Park; this is NOT a formal solicitation.
SYNOPSIS OF WORK: The National Park Service has a requirement to construct a NEW visitor center on the south side of Badlands Loop Road located between the old Ben Reifel Visitor Center and the Cedar Pass Lodge. Large, north-facing windows will immerse visitors in the badlands landscape. The project will allow for expansion due to increased yearly visitation and will provide a more positive visitor experience.
This is being constructed following an overall revamp review of the developed area. Construction of one new facility (new VC) allows other existing facilities to be repurposed; this approach will maximize those facilities which can be saved and will endure into the years.
NAICS: The affiliated NAICS for this effort will be 236220 with a Small Business Size Standard of $45M. Alternative NAICS may be considered by the CO, however, firms wishing to participate in the upcoming solicitation should register under the NAICS to be considered for award.
SET ASIDES: The NPS will likely set this requirement aside for 100% Small Businesses.
MAGNITUDE: The EMC is $10 to $20M
WAGE DETERMINATIONS: A Davis Bacon Wage Determination will apply for the county in which work will commence.
ESTIMATED SOLICITATION DATE: 9/3/2026.
SITE VISIT: A virtual site visit (going over Specs & Drawings) will take place as prescribed in the solicitation, when released. Contractors will be encouraged to visit the site at their own discretion, as it is open to the public for viewing.
SELECTION METHOD: FAR 14 Sealed Bidding. The solicitation will likely be in the form of an Invitation for Bid. Selection will be made to the bidder who submits the lowest price and is considered to be Responsible.
SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS: Attachments will include all relevant data necessary for contractors to formulate accurate/reliable bids. These may include Specifications, Drawings, Reports, Maps, Studies, etc. Attachments are NOT present in this Synopsis but will be readily available on the SAM.Gov solicitation announcement, likely to be posted the first week of September.
RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT REQUIRED: Responses to this notice are not required or desired. Please be on the lookout for the formal solicitation around the first week of September.
CONTRACTING POC: Cole Johnson, Contracting Officer, DOI - National Park Service, Cole_Johnson@NPS.Gov
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