Yell: friction seal surface treatment

The National Park Service (NPS) Intermountain Region is seeking a contractor to perform friction seal surface treatment on roads within Grant Village at Yellowstone National Park. The solicitation (140P1425Q0009) requires applying an emulsified Gilsonite-asphalt surface treatment to 36,000 square yards, with specific technical requirements including a minimum 20% gilsonite/uintasite and 5% polymer content. Contractors must have at least 3 years of experience in friction seal treatments and provide a Subject Matter Expert with 5 years of project experience. Evaluation criteria will include price, a technical narrative demonstrating capability to meet statement of work requirements, and three examples of similar past performance projects. Quotes are due by January 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time, with the period of performance scheduled from July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 324121 with a size standard of 500 employees. The project will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 13 to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the work will be priced per square yard with a separate mobilization cost to Yellowstone National Park. The project requires specialized equipment, including a combination distributor truck that can simultaneously apply emulsion and fine aggregate. The material must have a proven 3-year performance record and ability to cure within 4 hours under recommended conditions. Performance will occur at Grant Village within Yellowstone National Park, with the NPS handling traffic control and surface preparation while the contractor provides all labor, materials, and specialized equipment.