Y--GRCA 352119, North Rim Critical Utility Restoration, Grand Canyon National Park
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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) Denver Service Center is conducting a Sources Sought for North Rim Critical Utility Restoration at Grand Canyon National Park. This market research aims to identify qualified businesses for repairing potable water, sanitary sewer, and electrical distribution infrastructure damaged by the 2025 Dragon Bravo wildfire. The goal is to restore these systems to operable condition for the 2026 summer/fall season, ensuring visitor services for the 2027 operating season. Responses are due April 7, 2026.
Project Description
The project involves comprehensive repair and restoration of essential utilities on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. This includes potable water systems (piping, hydrants, valves, repressurization, flushing, disinfecting), sanitary sewer systems (piping, manholes, lift stations, septic tanks, drainfields, jetting, root cutting, flushing), and electrical distribution systems (conductors, switchgear, transformers, testing, re-energization).
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Complete repair and restoration of all specified utility systems.
- Work must be finalized during the 2026 operating season, prior to winter shutdown.
- Contractors must be self-sufficient regarding their own water, sanitary, and electrical needs.
- Minimize impact on park visitors and operations.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Magnitude: $1M - $5M.
- Anticipated Solicitation: Request for Proposals (RFP) expected Spring or Summer 2026.
- Bonds: Bid, performance, and payment bonds will likely be required for the future RFP.
- NAICS Code: 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures (Small Business Size Standard: $45M).
- Place of Performance: Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim, AZ. Seasonal access (May-October) with potential for construction through December 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought notice; formal proposals are not being requested at this time. Interested businesses should submit:
- Company name, DUNS, address, Point of Contact (POC), phone, and email.
- Business type (e.g., Large/Small, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB).
- Statement regarding bonding capacity (letters not required now).
- Information demonstrating experience and capability on similar projects.
- Optional: Marketing materials, capability statements, brochures.
Responses will be used to inform the NPS's acquisition strategy, including the determination of any potential small business set-aside.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
Responses are encouraged from both large and small businesses. The level of interest and quality of responses will directly influence any future small business set-aside determination.
Notes
No proposal package, solicitation, specifications, or drawings are available with this notice. Response is voluntary, and costs incurred will not be reimbursed. Submissions should be sent to james.waller@nps.gov and kristin.tauber@nps.gov.