Yell PR asphalt purchase

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region issued a Sources Sought Notice on January 14, 2026, for a hot mix asphalt procurement at Yellowstone National Park. This special notice seeks contractor information regarding the supply of approximately 6,350 tons of hot mix asphalt, with an optional additional 1,850 tons, using a mobile asphalt plant. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 324121 (Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The notice is intended for market research purposes to identify qualified contractors capable of meeting the project specifications. Interested firms are encouraged to submit detailed capability information to assist the government in developing the formal procurement strategy.

Contractors must submit their responses by January 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time to participate in this sources sought opportunity. The anticipated performance period runs from August 4, 2026, through October 31, 2026, with daily production requirements ranging from 100 to 900 tons and a plant capacity of 120 tons per hour. Key technical requirements include providing PG58-34 asphalt with specific aggregate specifications, meeting strict environmental standards, and complying with equipment cleanliness and vegetation management protocols at the Norris Junction Pit location. Prospective contractors must demonstrate relevant capabilities, past performance history, subcontracting plans, and compliance with applicable small business requirements in their submissions. While this notice does not guarantee a future contract solicitation, it provides an important opportunity for contractors to position themselves for potential follow-on procurement actions.