Y--KNRI 257081 - Knife River Indian Village National Historic Site -Elbee Bend B
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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), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Presolicitation notice for construction services. This opportunity, titled "Y--KNRI 257081 - Knife River Indian Village National Historic Site -Elbee Bend B," announces the intent to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the stabilization of the Elbee Bend of the Knife River at the Knife River Indian Village National Historic Site in Mercer County, North Dakota. The primary objective is to protect critical archeological resources, infrastructure (including County Road 37 and utility poles), and park boundary fencing from erosion, while also enhancing recreational opportunities through a visitor trail.
Scope of Work
The project requires stabilizing approximately 1200 linear feet of the Knife River bank. Key tasks include:
- Installation of self-healing riverbank protection using riprap at the base for toe protection and scour prevention.
- Burying additional material and riprap to form keys, preventing water from scouring behind the protection structure.
- Performing compacted filling along the protection area and up to the full height of the riverbank.
- Utilizing vegetation or other bioengineering methods as appropriate for stabilization.
- The project may involve potential weather shutdowns and require winter construction.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Magnitude of Construction: $5 Million - $10 Million.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 365 calendar-days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Bonding: Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds will be required.
- NAICS Code: 237990 – "Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction" (Size Standard: $45 Million).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: No Set-Aside Used.
- Requirements: Prospective offerors must possess an active registration in SAM.gov and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
Submission & Evaluation
- Formal RFP: The solicitation (140P2026R0086) is anticipated to be issued on or after July 6, 2026.
- Submission Method: Proposals will be submitted electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal conforms to requirements and represents the Best Value to the Government, considering Technical, Past Performance, and Price factors through a trade-off process.
Important Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice and not a formal solicitation. Interested parties are advised to periodically check SAM.gov for the official RFP release and any subsequent amendments or changes. For inquiries, contact Stormy Gallagher (stormy_gallagher@ios.doi.gov) or Kristin Tauber (Kristin_tauber@ios.doi.gov).