Mount Rainier Annual Highway Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source, non-competitive one-year purchase order for Annual Highway Maintenance at Mount Rainier National Park (MORA). This contract is intended for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to cover operational and emergency maintenance on State Route 123 and Highway 410 (Mather Memorial Parkway). This is not a solicitation for competitive bids. Comments and questions regarding this procurement are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required maintenance services include, but are not limited to:
- Snow removal for spring opening repair
- Pavement crack and hole repair, and restriping
- Ditch cleaning and vegetation control
- Sign repair or replacement
- Litter pickup and sanding
- Tasks associated with bridges, guardrails, and related structures
- Slide removal and repair of erosion damage
- Management of unplanned road closures and removal of fallen trees
Contract Details
- Contract Type: One-year purchase order, non-competitive sole source.
- Estimated Value: Equivalent work under a competitive contract is estimated between $350,000 to $600,000 for a one-year period.
- Product Service Code: Z1LB (Maintenance Of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways)
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole source procurement to WSDOT and is not subject to standard competition or set-aside requirements.
Submission & Inquiries
This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposals. Interested parties may submit comments and questions regarding this procurement to Mickey Chisolm, Contracting Officer, at Mickey_Chisolm@nps.gov. Submissions should include business name, qualifications, and point of contact. The deadline for comments is April 6, 2026, at 21:00 UTC.
Additional Notes
MORA has identified WSDOT as the sole practicable source due to their unique capability, location, and existing vested interest in maintaining these state routes. WSDOT performs this maintenance regardless of park funding. Market research over the past three years has shown no responses from other entities to similar public notices. A special notice will be publicized on SAM.gov for 10 calendar days prior to the issuance of the purchase order.