WICA Replace Beaver Creek Auto Gate

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region is seeking a contractor to repair and replace the Beaver Creek Auto Gate at Wind Cave National Park in Hot Springs, South Dakota. This construction project involves removing the existing 33-year-old auto gate and constructing a new 24-foot wide by 16-foot long auto gate rated for a minimum of 50,000 pounds, along with new cast-in-place concrete support structures, guardrails, and associated earthwork and road restoration. The replacement gate is critical for maintaining bison and elk herds within park boundaries, preventing animal disease transmission, and restricting livestock from entering park lands. This sealed bid solicitation (140P6325B0006) will be awarded as a firm fixed-price contract based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 22, 2025, and all electronic bids must be submitted via email by August 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee of at least 20% of their bid price and comply with federal acquisition regulations including Davis-Bacon wage requirements.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for small businesses under the Total Small Business set-aside program, with an estimated contract value between $250,000 and $500,000. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation materials. The successful contractor will have 90 calendar days from receiving the Notice to Proceed to complete all work, which must be performed at the West Boundary fence location on Custer County Road 391 in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The project specifications require adherence to South Dakota Department of Transportation standards and include comprehensive requirements for wildlife protection, erosion control, and coordination with local county and park authorities for road closures and access management. All work must be completed within the specified performance period while maintaining project boundaries and protecting the surrounding environment and vegetation.