P--GRSM Recreation Building at LeConte Lodge Demoliti

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 140P5326R0008, dated March 10, 2026, is issued to post a revised Statement of Work (SOW) dated March 5, 2026.

• Statement of Work (SOW)

• The solicitation is for services required to demolish a recreation building located on Mt. LeConte. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside.

• The NAICS code is 238910 Site Preparation Contractors, with an estimated size standard of $19M.

• The Period of Performance is from April 15, 2026, to August 1, 2026.

• Offerors are required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award.

• Offerors are highly encouraged to perform a site visit.

• Vendor questions cut-off date: March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.

• Proposals are due: April 10, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT, via email.

• The contracting office will not provide hardcopies or email copies of the solicitation. No phone calls will be accepted.

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

To demolish the severely deteriorated Recreation Building at Mt. LeConte Lodge and leave the site ready for future development.

• Deconstruct and demolish the entire Recreation Building and its associated features.

• Remove all demolished materials and legally dispose of them off-site.

• Salvage specific materials for future reuse, including:

  • Approximately 900 sq ft of interior wooden tongue & groove boards.
  • Three (3) waterless urinals.
  • Approximately 30 linear feet of copper piping.
  • Two (2) Kwikset Door Handle/Dead Bolt sets.
  • Approximately 800 cubic feet of stone foundation material.

• Stockpile salvaged materials on-site as directed by the COR, coordinating with the concessionaire.

• Remove and cap existing PVC sewer and copper propane gas lines five (5) feet from the building footprint.

• Grade the site to provide an even surface with positive drainage.

• Seed and cover disturbed areas with natural fiber roll pinned to the surface.

• The LeConte Lodge is closed for the season from November 25, 2025, to March 23, 2026. Demolition activities must coordinate with the Lodge's operation schedule for the 2026 season.

• The scope of work is anticipated to take 4 weeks to complete.

• All work and lodging vacated by August 1, 2026.

• The project site is Mt. LeConte Lodge Area, Sevier County, TN, within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

• Access is limited to foot travel via trails or airlift operations. Contractor is responsible for procuring airlift services and complying with FAA and HAZMAT regulations.

• A Special Use Permit (SUP) is required for airlift operations.

• Contractor must coordinate work with the Lodge's operation schedule and avoid interference with concessioner, park staff, and visitors.

• No temporary field offices are allowed.

• No water or electric services are available on site; Contractor must provide.

• Strict adherence to safety, environmental, and wildlife protection protocols (including bear safety) is required.

• Contractor must provide all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals.

• Government will not provide property, materials, or supplies, except for NPS lodging.

• Business hours for deliveries and unloading are 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. On-site work hours vary and must be coordinated.

• Traffic control is required for loading/unloading activities and work on park roads.

• Contractor must submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and an Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

• All equipment must be cleaned of foreign soil and plant material before entering the Park.

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

This document, NPS Reference Manual 50B Occupational Safety and Health Program, Chapter 21 – Contractor Operations, outlines the safety and health responsibilities and requirements for contractors performing work for the National Park Service (NPS).

• Establishes that contractors are accountable for minimizing safety and health hazards caused by their operations and activities, in accordance with federal laws and procurement regulations.

• Applies to all construction contracts and contractors performing work for the NPS, regardless of company size or location.

• Mandates that contractors provide a safe and healthful working environment for their employees, as well as protect NPS employees and visitors from job site hazards.

• Contractors must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations and requirements, whichever is more stringent.

• Requires contractors to maintain good housekeeping practices, including ensuring storage areas are free from accumulations of waste, rubbish, and construction debris.

• Mandates the posting of specific information in a commonly accessed area, including DOL required information, emergency contact maps and numbers, a copy of the Site-Specific Safety Plan, and OSHA Form 300A.

• Not explicitly defined in this document, but applies to all contractor operations on NPS project sites.

• Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP): Contractors must develop and implement a job-specific SSSP that includes:

  • Signature Sheet with key personnel and contact information.
  • Background Information (contractor, contract number, project name, project description, work locations, phases).
  • Responsibilities and Authority of the employer and personnel.
  • Procedures for coordinating safety with subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Training requirements for new employees, mandatory training, periodic training, and emergency response training.
  • Risk Assessment/Management, including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or Phase Hazard Analysis (PHA).
  • Plans, Programs, and Procedures addressing OSHA compliance, housekeeping, safety inspections, emergency contacts, accident reporting, fire protection, hazard communication, public risk management, and severe weather contingency.

• Roles and Responsibilities: Clearly defines responsibilities for NPS employees (Initiating NPS Employee, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative, Superintendent, Safety Manager/Safety Engineer, NPS Safety Representative) and Contractors.

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

To demolish the existing Recreation Building and remove all salvageable materials from the Mt. LeConte Lodge area within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

• Deconstruction and demolition of the entire Recreation Building and its associated features.

• Removal of all demolished materials and debris off-site to an acceptable landfill or recycling center.

• Salvage and stockpile specific materials on-site as directed by the COR, including:

  • Approximately 900 sq ft of interior wooden tongue & groove boards.
  • Three (3) waterless urinals.
  • Approximately 30 linear feet of copper piping.
  • Two (2) Kwikset Door Handle/Dead Bolt sets.
  • Approximately 800 cubic feet of stone foundation material.

• Final site condition to be graded to provide an even surface, free of irregular changes, with positive drainage, and seeded.

• Location: Mt. LeConte Lodge Area, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Sevier County, TN.

• Access is limited to foot travel via trails or airlift operations.

• The LeConte Lodge is closed from November 25, 2025, to March 23, 2026. Demolition activities must coordinate with the Lodge's operation schedule for the 2026 season.

• The scope of work is anticipated to take 4 weeks to complete.

• All work and lodging vacated by August 1, 2026.

• Contractor is responsible for procuring airlift services and conforming to all applicable regulations (FAA, HAZMAT).

• A Special Use Permit (SUP) with an aviation plan is required for airlift operations.

• Contractor must provide all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals.

• No government-furnished property, materials, or supplies, except for NPS lodging.

• Business hours for deliveries and unloading are 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday, excluding weekends and Federal holidays.

• On-site work hours will vary and must be coordinated with the COR.

• Traffic control is required along Hwy 441 at the trailhead and Newfound Gap Overlook.

• Strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA) is required.

• Contractor must submit an aviation plan and a traffic control plan.

• Contractor must maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Proposal package must include technical approach, key personnel, safety plan, QCP, construction schedule, and proof of insurance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the demolition of the recreation building at the Mt. LeConte Lodge area within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The site is remote with limited access, and airlift services may be anticipated for mobilization of equipment and materials, as well as for the removal of demolished materials and demobilization.

• Demolition of the recreation building.

• Removal and disposal of demolished materials.

• Potential use of airlift services for equipment and material transport due to remote location and limited access.

• Work must be completed within 4 weeks and no later than August 1, 2026.

• Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: April 15, 2026, to August 1, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code is 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) with a size standard of $19M.

• Proposals are due by April 10, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.

• Submission method: Email to Ashley_Warcewicz@nps.gov.

• Evaluation Process: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

• Key deadlines: Vendor Questions cut-off date is March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside procurement.

• Offerors are highly encouraged to perform a site visit.

• Federal Acquisition Regulations require contractors to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Registration must be completed before award.

• Funds are not presently available, but there is a high expectation that funds will become available.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-4667, Revision No. 31) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Tennessee (Counties of Monroe, Sevier).

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract in the specified geographic area that is subject to the Service Contract Act. It provides the legally mandated minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to service employees performing work under such a contract. Bidders must use these rates when calculating their labor costs for proposals to ensure compliance. The document also outlines Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors, as well as the process for conforming unlisted classifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Base Price Schedule for the LeConte Lodge Recreation Building project in Sevier County, TN. It outlines the costs associated with various demolition and demobilization tasks.

• Mobilization: Includes initial airlift, traffic control, and transport of contractor's tools and equipment.
• Demolition: Covers travel/field overhead, erosion control, salvage of materials, timber structure demolition, building foundation demolition, site clean-up, and grading/seeding.
• Demobilization: Includes clean-up, final airlift, traffic control, and transport of demolished materials and equipment.
• Each item has a quantity of 1 and a unit of 'LS' (Lump Sum).
• Fields are provided for bidders to enter costs for each item, subtotals, and a total.

This schedule is critical for bidders to understand the cost breakdown of the project and to prepare their pricing proposals. It details the specific components of the demolition and demobilization work for which costs must be provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for reporting on the Limitation on Subcontracting (LOS) requirements for government contracts. It provides a structured format for contractors to report their subcontracting activities.

• Contract Information: Fields for Contract Number (PIID), Type of Set-Aside, and Total Contract Value.
• Performance Period: Dates for which the report is being submitted.
• Subcontractor Categories: Sections to detail payments made to Similarly Situated Subcontractors (SSS) and Non-Similarly Situated Subcontractors (NSS).
• Calculation: A formula is provided to calculate the Limitation on Subcontracting Percentage.
• Instructions: Placeholders like [Insert PIID], [Insert Type of Set-Aside], [Insert Date], and [Insert SSS/NSS Name] indicate where specific contract and payment data should be entered.

This template is crucial for bidders to understand the reporting requirements related to subcontracting limitations. Prime contractors will need to use this or a similar format to demonstrate compliance with the Small Business Act and other relevant regulations. Bidders should review this template to understand how their subcontracting plan will be measured and reported on throughout the life of the contract, particularly if the contract has a small business set-aside or other subcontracting goals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template required for bidders to complete and submit with their quotation for the GRSM Recreation Building at LeConte Lodge Demolition project. It is crucial for demonstrating technical acceptability on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Failure to include all required entries will result in a "FAIL" rating and ineligibility for award.

• Quoter Information: Requires legal name, UEI, CAGE, Primary Point of Contact (POC) details (name, title, email, phone).
• Relevant Experience (PASS/FAIL): Requires details on two (2) completed projects within the last five (5) years. Projects must be relevant to building demolition in confined areas near active public-use facilities, utilizing limited tools, salvaging materials, and/or airlift operations. Specific fields include Customer/Owner, Location, Relevance (demolition, airlift, or both), brief scope, timing evidence, year completed, Contract/PO Number, and POC details.
• Key Subcontractor Identification (PASS/FAIL): Requires identification of any subcontractors for specialized work (e.g., demolition, airlift operations), including their name, trade/role, and contact information.
• SOW/Specs Compliance Checklist (PASS/FAIL): A checklist requiring bidders to confirm compliance with specific requirements from the SOW/specs, including deconstruction, working near public areas, debris disposal, material salvaging, working in remote areas, airlift operations, traffic maintenance, and completion within a 4-week period by August 1, 2026.
• Period of Performance Acknowledgement: Bidders must acknowledge the period of performance and identify any known constraints.
• Quoter Certification: Requires an authorized representative's signature, date, name, and title, certifying the accuracy of the provided information and compliance with the SOW.

This template directly impacts proposal preparation. Bidders must meticulously complete all sections to meet the "PASS" criteria for technical acceptability. The information provided here will be used for evaluation, and omissions will lead to disqualification. It ensures bidders understand and confirm their ability to meet the specific technical and experience requirements of the demolition project.