Y--DEVA 335272 Repair Flood Damaged Titus Canyon Road

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0006 to Solicitation 140P2026R0013, dated December 10, 2025. It serves to answer vendor questions regarding the project.

This amendment primarily addresses questions related to:

• Material mixing and application (clay and gravel)

• Compaction testing requirements and responsibilities

• "Side casting" of material and roadway work

• Temporary facilities and office trailers

• Environmental protection measures (fencing, tortoise protocols)

• Archeological and paleontological resource monitoring

• Project timelines and completion dates

• Noise restrictions and work hours

• Use of interest-bearing CDs for bonds

• Exclusion fencing quantities

• Roles of Superintendent, SSHO, and QC Manager

• Site visit attendee sign-in sheet

• Damaged base course and differing site conditions

• Water sources for grading operations

• Project phasing

• Tax exemption

• Start of on-site work

• Third-party inspections

• Permitting requirements

• Staking data points

• Traffic control (road closures, lane maintenance)

• Construction intervals and work site limitations

• Laydown/staging areas

• Anchor point installation for safety scaling

• Hauling restrictions

• Protection of historic features (Titus Canyon Road)

• Culvert installations and riprap quantities

• Rock chip locations

• The deadline for receipt of offers is extended to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, no later than 9:00 am MT.

• The solicitation is extended to provide more time for answered questions.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0005) to solicitation 140P2026R0013, dated 12/10/2025, serves to answer vendor questions.

This amendment addresses questions related to various sections of the solicitation, including but not limited to:

• Section 01 11 00 (General Requirements)
• Section 01 35 13.22 (Special Environmental Procedures)
• Section 01 77 00 (Closeout Procedures)
• Drawing sheets (e.g., C5, C6)

This amendment does not extend the hour and date specified for receipt of offers. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment with their offer. Key clarifications provided include:

• Engineer Estimate: Not provided by the government; FOIA request required.
• Bid Bond: Electronic copy is acceptable.
• Biologist/Monitoring: NPS or its representatives will provide biologists, perform surveys (nesting bird, pre-construction), and provide biological, archeological, and paleontological monitors. The construction contractor is not responsible for providing these services.
• Desert Tortoise Burrows: NPS or its representatives will perform surveys. Specific buffer sizes are not detailed.
• Escorts: Biological escorts are not required for construction personnel.
• Bighorn Sheep Habitat: Boundary clarification will occur after contract award.
• Shapefiles: NPS will provide shapefiles for existing sensitive wildlife and rare plant zones.
• Nesting Bird Buffers: No standard buffer zone is specified.
• Restoration Planting: No trees will be planted; therefore, no biological monitor is required for this activity.
• Desert Tortoise Monitoring Areas: Points on drawings reference where monitoring was determined necessary during the design phase.
• Wilderness Boundary: Shown as a dashed line; no work is allowed within the wilderness area.
• Archeological Avoidance Areas: Areas marked in red on drawings are confirmed as archeological avoidance areas.
• Monitoring Requirements: Specific areas (P1 to P15) do not require Arch/Paleo monitors on site during ground-disturbing activities if no avoidance areas are present.
• Cultural Resource Training: NPS will provide training; no additional training is required from the contractor.
• Grubbing: Roots, stumps, and organic material must be removed from soil to be salvaged.
• Rainfall: Average annual rainfall data for Death Valley is provided.
• Soil Amendments: Specific recipes are not required, but poor soils must be amended and tested.
• Blasting: Not allowed; expansive demolition grout may be used with approval.
• Bedrock Excavation: Not required on road surface, but some is needed on existing cut banks.
• Riprap: Imported riprap is required where plans specify.
• Attendance Sign-in: Sheet will be made available.
• Material Size: Fill material must be 6" minus, with specific limitations on rock diameter.
• Work Hours: Night, weekend, or federal holiday work is not allowed without prior written consent.
• Evaluation Factors: Proposed pricing is an evaluation factor, approximately equally important to combined other factors.
• Camps: Establishment of a camp within the park is not permitted.
• Silt Fence: Preliminary plans are not prepared; offerors must estimate based on NPDES requirements.
• Culturally Sensitive Areas: Electronic files are only available to the awarded contractor.
• Simultaneous Work Sites: Up to two simultaneously active work sites per resource monitoring area (max six total active sites).
• CAD Files: Not available before award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a sign-in sheet for a site visit related to Project DEVA 335272. It records the attendees, their companies, and the date of the visit.

• Date of Site Visit: 1/20/2026
• Project ID: DEVA 335272
• Number of Vehicles and NPS personnel present.
• List of attendees with their names and affiliated companies.
• Time-In and Time-Out for some attendees.
• Contact information for Jose Luis Soto of McKenzie Construction.

This sign-in sheet indicates which companies and individuals attended the site visit. Bidders can use this information to understand who else is interested in the opportunity and potentially identify competitors or partners. The presence of specific companies may also offer insights into the types of expertise or services being sought.

Amendment / Modification

• The purpose of this amendment (0004) is to extend the proposal due date.

• The proposal due date is extended to Monday, February 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM Mountain Time.

• The last day for submitting questions is Wednesday, January 28, 2026, by 9:00 AM Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this deadline will not be answered.

• Proposal Due Date

• Questions Submission Deadline

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to February 9, 2026.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been set for January 28, 2026.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0003) to solicitation 140P2026R0013 serves to clarify Question and Answer Number 15 from Amendment 00002.

• Questions Deadline: The last day for submitting questions is Wednesday, January 28, 2026, no later than 9:00 AM Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this date and time will not be answered.

• Proposal Due Date: The proposal due date is extended to Wednesday, February 4, 2026, no later than 9:00 AM Mountain Time.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been clarified and set.

• The proposal due date has been extended to February 4, 2026.

All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment serves to answer questions for the Deva Construction Project.

• Past Performance Narratives:

  • No minimum or maximum number required.
  • Projects of similar scope and more recent will be considered more relevant.
  • No cut-off date for project completion, but more recent projects are more relevant.
  • More projects may lead to a more favorable evaluation if they are of similar scope and recent (last 12 years).
  • Projects currently underway will be considered relevant.
  • Relevant projects include significant roadway excavation, embankment, riprap, or rock excavation; work in sensitive habitats or national parks; and sites with limited space for staging and equipment access.
  • Final CPARS evaluations cannot be submitted in lieu of new Past Performance Questionnaires; the government pulls CPARS regardless.
  • Previously completed Past Performance Questionnaires cannot be submitted in lieu of new ones.

• Bio-based Fluids:

  • Prime contractors are required to utilize bio-based fluids for government work on-site.

• Proposal Submission Requirements:

  • Volume I (Technical Ability and Past Performance): No page limit, font size, or project limitation specified. CPARS cannot be used instead of the past performance questionnaire.
  • Volume II, Section K: Blue highlighted boxes must be addressed if applicable.

• Contractor Licenses:

  • Contractor licenses from any state are acceptable for this project located in Nevada and California on federal lands.

• The proposal due date has been extended to Wednesday, February 4, 2026, no later than 9:00 am Mountain Time.

• The last day for questions is Wednesday, January 28, 2026, no later than 9:00 am Mountain Time.

Amendment / Modification

• The purpose of Amendment 00001 is to change the site visit dates.

• Original site visit dates: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

• New site visit dates: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (all day, 8 AM - 5 PM PT) and Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (half day, 8 AM - 12 PM PT).

• The meeting time for the site visit remains 8 AM PT.

• The solicitation number is 140P2026R0013, dated 12/10/2025.

• The amendment extends the site visit dates. Bidders should note the new dates for planning purposes. The impact on proposal submission deadlines is not explicitly stated in this amendment but should be considered in conjunction with the original solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an experience information form to be completed by the Offeror and each team member. It is used to gather details about past contracts, task orders, or purchase orders to assess the Offeror's relevant experience.

• Contractor Information: Name and address of the prime contractor.
• Contract Details: Number, dollar value, status (active/complete), percentage complete, and scheduled/actual completion date.
• Project Information: Project title, prime/subcontractor status, location, project description (including similarity to the current opportunity), and roles/responsibilities of contractors and subcontractors.
• Owner Information: Name and contact details (phone, email) of the project owner or customer.

Offerors and their team members must complete all applicable sections of the form.

This form is crucial for bidders to demonstrate their past performance and relevant experience. The information provided will likely be used by the government to evaluate the Offeror's capability to successfully perform the work described in the solicitation. Bidders should carefully document projects that are similar in scope and complexity to the current opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Solicitation, Offer, and Award form (SF 1442) for construction, alteration, or repair work. It outlines the government's requirement for performance of the work described in associated documents.

• The specific work requirements are detailed in documents referenced within this solicitation.

• The solicitation number is 140P2026R0013.

• The issue date is December 10, 2025.

• The performance period is "mandatory negotiable" and will begin within a specified number of calendar days after notice to proceed.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated but the form is used for "SEALED BID (IFB)" or "NEGOTIATED (RFP)".

• Offers must be submitted in original and a specified number of copies.

• Offers are due by 1100 local time on January 28, 2026, at the address specified in Item 8.

• For sealed bid solicitations, offers will be publicly opened at the due date and time.

• Sealed envelopes must be marked with the offeror's name and address, solicitation number, and due date/time.

• Offerors must state the number of calendar days for Government acceptance, which must be equal to or greater than the minimum stated in Item 13d (0 calendar days).

• Not explicitly detailed in the provided pages.

• The document references "associated documents" for detailed work descriptions.

• Performance and Payment Bonds may be required (Item 12a).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains construction drawings and details for the repair of flood-damaged Titus Canyon Road in Death Valley National Park. It includes plan and profile sheets, detail sheets, and grading sheets.

• Plan and Profile Sheets (P1-P41A): Detail the horizontal and vertical alignment of the road, including stationing, existing and proposed centerline, existing edge of roadway, and locations of various features such as turnarounds, drains, berm salvage areas, and monitoring areas.
• Detail Sheets (D1-D12): Provide specific construction details for various elements including temporary and permanent truck turnarounds, resource protection fencing, rock aprons, barrier rock, riprap blankets, typical road sections (foothill and mountain), type 'A' and 'B' drains, roadway humps and dips, precast concrete barriers, reinforced soil slope embankments, road slope repair, and simple gate details.
• Grading Sheets (P16A, P16B, P18A, P18B, P21A, P21B, P27A, P27B, P28A, P33A, P33B, P34A, P40A, P41A): Illustrate specific grading operations, including excavation, fill, road ripping, and rock chip application.
• Traffic Control Plans (FC1, FC2): Outline traffic control measures for the Falls Canyon Trailhead.
• Survey Control (C4): Provides a table of survey control points with their elevations, northings, and eastings.
• Avoidance and Monitoring Areas (C5, C6): Depict areas designated for paleontological, tortoise, and cultural resource monitoring, as well as wilderness boundaries.

This comprehensive set of construction drawings is critical for bidders to understand the full scope of work, including road repair, grading, drainage structures, erosion control, traffic management, and environmental protection measures. It details the specific locations, dimensions, and materials required for the project, enabling accurate proposal preparation and cost estimation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Project Waste Management Plan Worksheet Sample" provided by the National Park Service (NPS) - Denver Service Center (DSC). It serves as a template for contractors to document their waste management activities, including recycling, salvage, reuse, and disposal of materials.

• Material: Lists various types of materials generated during construction and demolition (e.g., Asphalt/Concrete, Building Materials, Carpet, Wood, Garbage/Trash).
• Quantity Columns: Includes fields for "Quantity Recycled (in tons)", "Quantity Salvaged or Reused (in tons)", "Total Quantity Diverted from Landfill", "Quantity to Landfill (in tons)", and "Total Quantity Generated (in tons)".
• Cost/Revenue Columns: Details "Tip Fee/Ton at Landfill", "Tip Fee Savings resulting from Landfill Diversion", "Cost of Recycling (R), Salvage (S), or Reuse (Re)", "Revenue from Recycling (R), Salvage (S), or Reuse (Re)", and "Total Cost (-) or Savings (+) from Diversion".
• Percentage Diverted: A calculation based on diverted quantities to meet a diversion goal (e.g., 60%).
• Certification: A section for the contractor to certify the accuracy of the information and compliance with EPA standards for recycled/recovered materials content, including exemptions.

This worksheet is crucial for bidders to understand the project's waste management requirements and to plan their proposal accordingly. It outlines the expected waste streams, diversion goals, and cost/revenue implications associated with recycling, salvage, and disposal. Bidders must demonstrate how they will comply with these requirements, which are integral to the project's environmental compliance and sustainability objectives.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "General References," is a form for offerors to provide the Government with general references related to their business. It is intended to help the Government assess the offeror's past performance and candor.

• Contractor/Offeror Name: To be filled in by the offeror.
• Surety: Information about the surety company, including name, address, agent, and telephone number.
• Corporate Bank: Details for up to two corporate banks, including name, address, agent, telephone number, and types/numbers of accounts.
• Insurance Company: Information about the insurance company, including name, address, agent, telephone number, and types of policies.
• Subcontractor: Details for up to three subcontractors, including name, address, contact person, telephone number, and area of specialized work.
• Material Supplier: Details for up to three material suppliers, including name, address, contact person, telephone number, and types of material supplied.

Offerors must complete this form to provide references that the Government will use to evaluate their past performance. It is crucial to disclose any instances where relationships with references were less than satisfactory and to describe any corrective actions taken. Failure to be candid may negatively impact the assessment of past performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a worksheet template for reporting on Limitations on Subcontracting for service contracts (including construction) priced at or above $150,000. It is required for small business, 8(a), or other socio-economic set-aside contracts.

• Contract Number: 140P2026R0013
• Type of Set Aside: Small Business
• Period of Performance: 365 Days after NTP
• Type of Service (Required Participation): Specifies maximum subcontracting percentages for different contract types (Services, General Construction, Construction by Special Trade Contractors).
• Participation Calculation: Sections to report invoiced amounts by the Prime Contractor, amounts paid to Similarly Situated Subcontractors (SSS), and amounts paid to Non-Similarly Situated Subcontractors (NSS).
• Corrective Action Plan: A section to be completed if the NSS percentage is not in compliance with contract clauses.

Bidders should use this template to understand the subcontracting requirements for this opportunity. Specifically, it outlines the maximum percentage of work that can be subcontracted to non-similarly situated entities, which is crucial for small business set-aside contracts. Prime contractors will need to track and report their compliance with these limitations using this worksheet.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire intended to gather feedback on a contractor's performance on a previous project. Offerors are instructed to complete Sections A and B and then transmit the questionnaire to a reference who will complete Sections C and D. The completed questionnaire is to be returned to the Contracting Officer listed in Section E.

• Offeror Information: Fields for the company name, address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and point of contact.
• Contract Information: Details about the past project, including title, contract number, type, award and final price, award and completion dates, period of performance, project location, client/owner, and a brief scope of work description.
• Reference Information: Fields for the name, title, organization, phone number, and email of the individual providing the reference.
• Evaluation Criteria: Definitions for performance ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) across several areas: Quality, Schedule (& Time Management), Cost Control, Management, Small Business Subcontracting (& Labor Standards), and Regulatory Compliance.
• Overall Recommendation & Comments: A section for the reference to provide an overall recommendation and supporting comments.
• Return Information: Details on who to return the questionnaire to, the due date, and contact information for the Contracting Officer.

This questionnaire is crucial for offerors to provide to their past clients or references. The feedback collected will be used as source selection information to evaluate the offeror's past performance, which is a significant factor in the overall evaluation of proposals for the current opportunity. Bidders must ensure they provide this to appropriate references and that the references understand the evaluation criteria and the importance of providing detailed and accurate feedback.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Price Schedule Template for the "Repair Flood-Damaged Titus Canyon Road" project. It provides a structure for offerors to submit pricing for base and option line items.

• Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): 1
• Contract Line Item (CLI) Title: Titus Canyon Road Repair
• Quantity: 1
• Unit of Measure: LS (Lump Sum)
• Unit Price: Not specified
• Total Price: $0.00
• TOTAL PROPOSED BASE PRICE - BASE (Contract Line Item Number 1): $0.00

Offerors are required to submit pricing that conforms to the solicitation documents. This template outlines the expected format for pricing submission. Failure to submit pricing correctly may result in an unacceptable proposal. The document specifies that all measurement and payment information is included in Division 01 Specifications Section 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determinations applicable to construction projects in California. It specifies the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications required for federal contracts in specific counties.

• General Decision Number: CA20250020 (Superseded: CA20240020)
• State: California
• Construction Types: Building, Heavy (Heavy and Dredging), and Highway.
• Counties Covered: Inyo, Kern, and Mono Counties in California.
• Applicable Executive Orders: Details the applicability of Executive Order 14026 and Executive Order 13658 for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, or renewed/extended on or after that date, and for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, respectively.
• Wage Rates and Fringes: Lists specific hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous labor classifications, including but not limited to: Fire Stop Technician, Insulator/asbestos worker, Asbestos Removal worker/hazardous material handler, Boilermaker, Bricklayer, Terrazzo Finisher/Worker, Tile Layer, Marble Finisher, Diver, Drywall Installer/Lather, Carpenter, Modular Furniture Installer, Cable Splicer, Electrician, Communications System Installer, Ironworker, Laborer (Tunnel and General), Sheet Metal Worker, Truck Driver, and Welders.
• Premium Pay: Specifies additional hourly pay for work on certain military bases and for hazardous material environments.
• Zone Pay: Details additional hourly pay for work in specific zones.

This document is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to workers on covered federal construction projects in the specified counties. Failure to comply with these wage determinations can lead to contract non-compliance. Bidders must ensure their cost proposals reflect these prevailing wage rates.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Repair Flood Damaged Titus Canyon Road" project located in Death Valley National Park, Inyo County, California. The project involves repairing approximately 14 miles of a one-lane, unpaved road that was recently damaged by an extreme rain event causing flood and erosion. The work includes repairing erosion gullies, armoring wash crossings with riprap, removing berms, and resurfacing the roadway. The magnitude of construction is estimated between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. This acquisition is being conducted as a Small Business Set Aside.

• Repairing 14 miles of unpaved road, including erosion gullies and wash crossings.

• Installing drain humps (water bars) and drainage channels.

• Utilizing existing on-site material where possible for repairs and resurfacing.

• Obtaining precast concrete barriers for drainage humps.

• Performing repairs at the Fall Canyon Trailhead, including regrading, riprap placement, and replacing a steel vehicle gate.

• Specifications and drawings are attached and incorporated by reference.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: 10 calendar days to commence work after notice to proceed, and 365 calendar days to complete the entire work.

• Liquidated Damages: $1,270.00 per calendar day of delay.

• Proposals are due by 11:00 AM MT on January 28, 2026.

• Offerors must submit proposals and questions via email.

• Proposal submission instructions are detailed in Section L.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Ability/Approach, Past Performance, and Price. The Government may accept other than the lowest priced proposal if the perceived benefits merit the price differential.

• A pre-proposal site visit is referenced in Section L.

• This acquisition is a Small Business Set Aside.

• NAICS code: 237310 (Road, Highway, and Street Construction)

• Small business size standard: $45 Million.

• A pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for January 13-14, 2026. RSVP required by January 9, 2026.

• Offerors must acknowledge solicitation amendments.

• Attachments include Contract Price Schedule, Specifications, and Plan Drawings.