WUPA CHIP SEAL ADMIN AREA
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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), through its IMR Arizona office, is soliciting quotes for Chip Seal services at the Wupatki National Monument in Arizona. This Firm Fixed-Price opportunity requires the application of a Type II asphalt slurry with 3/8-inch stone chip seal on the Wupatki Residence Area Parking and Admin Area. Quotes are due April 24, 2026, at 1700 hours local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, traffic control, and supervision for the chip seal project. Key tasks include:
- Providing slurry seal materials meeting ASTM and AASHTO requirements.
- Mobilizing equipment to the New Heiser staging area and hauling construction water from the Residence Area hydrant.
- Mechanically cleaning and preparing pavement surfaces, applying tack coat if needed.
- Applying Type II slurry seal with 3/8-inch aggregate and rolling it with pneumatic rollers.
- Performing sweeping, cleanup, and curing protection.
- Providing MUTCD-compliant traffic control and temporary pavement markings.
- Protecting adjacent natural and cultural resources.
- Adhering to restricted work hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $25,000 and $100,000
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million
- Period of Performance: 25 calendar days to commence, 60 calendar days to complete after award/Notice to Proceed. Expected dates: May 8, 2026, to July 10, 2026.
- Quotes Due: April 24, 2026, at 1700 hours local time.
- Published: March 18, 2026.
Evaluation
Offers will be publicly opened. Evaluation will be based on factors identified in Section M, with consideration given to those with the highest perceived value. A thorough Technical Questionnaire is critical for selection. Offerors must be registered in SAM with an "active" status.
Additional Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 0900 AM Arizona Time at the Wupatki Visitor Center Parking Lot.
- Performance and payment bonds are not required.
- All work must comply with specified OSHA, ASTM, AASHTO, MUTCD, EPA, and IBC standards.
- Goals for Minority Participation: 18.3%; Goals for Female Participation: 6.9%.