YELL 338221 - Bridge Preservation - 5 Bridges

The National Park Service is seeking bridge preservation services for five bridges located in Yellowstone National Park through solicitation 140P2025R0051. The comprehensive scope of work includes concrete spall repair, crack sealing, masonry repointing, structural concrete work, bridge expansion joint repair, bridge railing repair, concrete deck replacement, hydro-demolition, epoxy overlay, structural steel painting, erosion repair, pavement markings, and traffic control across the Gibbon River Bridge #5, Old Faithful Interchange Bridge, and Bridge Bay Bridge as base requirements, with two optional bridges (Firehole River Bridge #3 and Firehole River Bridge at Midway Geyser Basin). Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience through detailed past performance questionnaires and project experience documentation, with evaluation criteria focusing on technical capability, past performance, and price. The original proposal due date of August 6, 2025 was extended through multiple amendments to August 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM Mountain Time. A pre-proposal briefing was conducted on July 15, 2025, and site visits were available to qualified contractors through July 18, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with an estimated contract value between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The performance period is 320 calendar days from notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $2,132 per calendar day for delays and mandatory completion deadlines. Work must be performed within Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, with strict operational constraints including work hours limited to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, seasonal restrictions, wildlife protection requirements, and specialized environmental compliance measures. The contractor must coordinate with ongoing park operations during peak tourist season and adhere to rigorous equipment decontamination protocols to prevent invasive species introduction. Pre-proposal conference attendance included several potential contractors such as Eagle Rock Timber, Missouri River Contractors, Granite Construction, Montana Ironworks, Guardian, Structural Preservation Systems, and Wall Coating Systems.