YELL 338223 - Bridge Preservation

The National Park Service, under the Department of the Interior, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research for bridge preservation work at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The procurement seeks responses from both large and small businesses to determine the feasibility of a small business set-aside and to inform the overall acquisition strategy. The work scope includes concrete spall repair, crack sealing, stone masonry repointing, structural concrete repairs, expansion joint maintenance, bridge railing repairs and painting, hydro-demolition, epoxy overlay, erosion repair, pavement markings, site clearing, and traffic control on three bridges (Lava Creek Bridge, Thumb Creek Bridge, and Unnamed Creek Bridge). Key contract requirements include performance and payment bonds, top-down construction methodology for two of the bridges, accommodation of one-lane closures with maximum 15-minute delays, protection of sensitive archaeological and natural resources, and compliance with daily work schedules while maintaining park operations. The government will evaluate responses based on contractor capacity and quality to determine market competitiveness. Responses to the Sources Sought Survey Questionnaire must be submitted by May 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time to shellie_murphy@ios.doi.gov.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractor information has been disclosed. The anticipated contract award value is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with the project classified under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), which has a $45 million size standard. The anticipated period of performance is 155 calendar days, with the government expecting to issue a competitive fixed-price solicitation during Winter 2026 or Early 2027. The project involves three distinct bridges accessible from West Yellowstone and Gardiner, Montana, requiring specialized construction techniques and careful coordination to minimize visitor impact while the park remains open to the public.