Mariposa Grove Transportation Services at Yosemite

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide safe, reliable, and efficient seasonal transportation services for visitors to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias within Yosemite National Park. The service aims to enhance visitor experience by consolidating parking and reducing vehicle traffic and emissions in the Grove.

• Transportation Service: Operate a no-cost shuttle service between the South Entrance parking facility and the Mariposa Grove, utilizing six Government-provided 40-foot, 40-passenger low-floor heavy-duty diesel-electric hybrid buses.

• Personnel: Provide all necessary personnel, including drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, and support staff, along with all required equipment (excluding buses), tools, materials, and supervision.

• Vehicle Maintenance: Responsible for maintaining all Government-provided vehicles in safe, clean, and good working order, adhering to manufacturer specifications and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This includes routine, preventative, and seasonal (winterization/idle fleet) maintenance as detailed in Appendix B and C.

• Reporting: Submit monthly service reports (including passenger counts, mileage, operating hours, fuel use), accident reports, and warranty claims.

• Coordination: Coordinate shuttle bus service operations with existing and planned NPS activities, including potential integration with an autonomous vehicle (AV) pilot project.

• Performance will be evaluated by NPS staff through periodic Reviews, Observations, and Inspections (ROI) against Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) for critical tasks such as seasonal schedules (75%), vehicle maintenance (70%), communication (80%), staffing (75%), workforce management (80%), reports (80%), and safety (95%).

• Term: A firm, fixed-price contract with a base year plus four option years. The base year service concludes November 30, 2026. Option years will run annually from April 15 through November 30.

• Operating Hours: Daily service from 8:00 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset during the operating seasons.

• Location: Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California.

• Vehicle Storage: The Contractor is responsible for storing Government-owned vehicles from December 1 through April 15 annually.

• Staffing: Drivers must possess a valid California Commercial Driver's License (CDL), have at least one year of passenger bus operating experience, and adhere to specific conduct and training requirements. Mechanics require a minimum of two years of experience with diesel-electric hybrid vehicles.

• Safety: The Contractor must maintain a written Substance Abuse Plan (including drug testing) and a Safety and Risk Management Program.

• Government Furnished Property: The Contractor is responsible for safeguarding and maintaining Government-provided buses and other minor equipment/facilities. Subleasing or using Government property for profit is prohibited.

• Contractor Costs: The Contractor is responsible for all operational costs, including labor, vehicle fuel, contract administration, third-party safety inspections, cleaning supplies, consumable vehicle items, insurance, and uniforms.

• Insurance: Must provide bodily injury and property damage coverage for all automobiles, including Government-owned buses, and cover damage to Government property caused by uninsured motorists.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5661, Revision No. 29) for the county of Mariposa, California. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for contracts awarded in this geographic area.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles, ranging from administrative support and clerical to technical, maintenance, and service occupations.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing," implying that specific fringe benefits are associated with each listed occupation, though not detailed in this excerpt.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658, outlining requirements for paid sick leave and minimum wage rates for federal contractors.
• Details vacation and holiday pay provisions.
• Explains the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (conformance process) if an occupation is not listed.

This document is crucial for bidders responding to federal solicitations that will be performed in Mariposa County, California. It dictates the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals. Bidders must ensure their proposed wage rates and fringe benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant. Failure to adhere to these wage determinations can lead to bid disqualification or contract non-compliance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 140P8526Q0017) issued by the National Park Service for commercial items. The purpose is to procure Mariposa Grove Transportation Service in support of Yosemite National Park, with the intent to award a firm fixed price contract.

• Service: Mariposa Grove Transportation Service.

• Technical Capabilities: Submit a work plan (max 10 pages) detailing the approach to Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements, resumes for key personnel (Contract Manager and Supervisory Mechanic), and information on biobased products for cleaning.

• References: Provide at least three recent references (within 5 years) similar in scope and complexity, including contact information, service description, and dollar amount.

• Prohibitions: Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on National Park Service lands is prohibited; Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) are permitted.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: The total duration, including options, shall not exceed five (5) years.

• Estimated Value: Not stated in this document.

• Submission Instructions: Quotes must be submitted via email to lisa_henson@nps.gov. Submissions must follow the detailed instructions and order specified in the document, including a completed first page, signed SF 1449, signed amendments (SF-30) if applicable, completed provisions, and a completed Quote/Price Schedule (Attachment 01).

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the best value to the government, considering:

  1. Price.
  2. Technical capability (ability to meet requirements).
  3. Past Performance (ability to meet requirements).

• Options Evaluation: The government will evaluate offers by adding the total price for all options to the basic requirement. Unbalanced option prices may render an offer unacceptable.

• Registration: All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer submission.

• NAICS Code: 487110, with a small business size standard of $20.5 million in average annual receipts.

• Set-Aside: This solicitation is

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a price schedule (Attachment 01) for Solicitation 140P8526Q0017, "Mariposa Grove Transportation Services for Yosemite National Park." Bidders must use this sheet to provide their pricing for the services required.

• Offeror Field: Bidders must complete this field with their company name.

• Unit Price Fields: Bidders must enter the "Unit Price" for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and service period.

• Extended Price Fields: These fields will automatically populate based on the "Unit Price" and quantities provided. Bidders should confirm these automatically calculated totals reflect their proposed price per CLIN.

• CLINs: The schedule is broken down by CLINs (00010 through 00050) covering Base Year and four Option Years.

• Service Periods: Within each CLIN, pricing is required for different seasonal service periods (Spring, Peak, Late Summer, Early Autumn, Late Autumn).

• Bus Hour Definition: A "Bus Hour" unit is defined as the operation of one bus for one hour, inclusive of all costs necessary to perform services per the Performance Work Statement.

• Bidders must complete all yellow highlighted "Offeror" fields and all "Unit Price" fields.

• Failure to price all CLINs and service periods may result in a non-responsive offer.

• If a portion of the work is not explicitly listed, costs must be included in a related item.

• The "Total Contract Value" field at the bottom should reflect the sum of all CLIN totals. Bidders should ensure their pricing is accurate and complete as it forms the basis of their offer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for transportation services for Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park, California. The services are for motor charter transportation.

• The primary service is motor charter transportation.

• The solicitation references a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for full requirements, which is not provided in this document.

• The contract period of performance is for one base year with four one-year option periods, totaling up to five years.

• Base Year Period of Performance: 04/15/2026 to 04/14/2027.

• Option Year 1 Period of Performance: 04/15/2027 to 04/14/2028.

• Option Year 2 Period of Performance: 04/15/2028 to 04/14/2029.

• Option Year 3 Period of Performance: 04/15/2029 to 04/14/2030.

• Option Year 4 Period of Performance: 04/15/2030 to 04/14/2031.

• All options will be included in the total price evaluation for award.

• Solicitation Number: 140P8526Q0017

• Solicitation Issue Date: 02/17/2026

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 03/19/2026 1700 PDT

• This is a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4 by reference and FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are attached.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code: 487110.

• Size Standard: $20.5 Million.

• The contract is administered by DOI, NPS, PWR SF/SEA MABO.

• Payment will be made by CODE PO1.