Z--Mormon Row Improvements, Grand Teton National Park
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research for the Mormon Row Improvements project at Grand Teton National Park, WY. This Special Notice is a Sources Sought effort to identify qualified contractors for a future construction project valued between $1 million and $5 million. An RFP is ideally anticipated by the end of January 2026.
Scope of Work
The project aims to enhance visitor access, safety, and interpretation at the Mormon Row Historic District. Key tasks include:
- Landscape repairs and resurfacing of trails and viewing areas to meet accessibility standards.
- Installation of accessible pathways, wayfinding, and interpretive signage.
- Construction of a new off-street parking area for approximately 50 vehicles.
- Installation of prefabricated vault toilets, shade structures, and benches.
- Revegetation along a 0.6-mile corridor. All work must be sensitive to the historic character of the site and comply with preservation and environmental standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Sources Sought / Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a $45M small business size standard.
- Estimated Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Construction is anticipated to begin in the 2026 season and conclude by fall 2026, potentially extending into the 2027 season.
- Anticipated Solicitation: An RFP is ideally expected to be posted by the end of January 2026, likely through open-market RFPs under FAR Part 15.
- Notice End Date: February 27, 2026.
Key Considerations
Construction will occur in a highly visible, active visitor environment, requiring detailed phasing plans to maintain access and safety. Contractors must plan for high visitor traffic and potential wildlife disturbance. Components like vault toilets and shade structures have long lead times. Successful proposals will need to demonstrate thoughtful phasing, strong pedestrian and traffic safety planning, and sensitive restoration and historic landscape awareness.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
The NPS is seeking to determine the availability and capability of various small business categories, including WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and ISBEE. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov under NAICS 237310 and relevant socio-economic categories.
Additional Notes
An Industry Day and site visit were held on December 10, 2025. Attendance was not mandatory for future solicitation participation. The market research phase is ongoing. Interested firms should monitor SAM.gov for the forthcoming RFP.