Y--MEVE 317500, Replace Morefield Waterlines, Mesa Verde National Park CO
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), through its DSC Contracting Services Division, is soliciting proposals for the replacement of Morefield Waterlines at Mesa Verde National Park, CO. This Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, valued between $5 million and $10 million, involves comprehensive water infrastructure upgrades. Proposals are due by February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This project, identified as MEVE 317500, entails the replacement of approximately 3.3 miles of water supply pipe in the Morefield Area, along with domestic water storage tanks at Chapin Mesa and water distribution pipes serving Morefield Campground and Wetherill Mesa. The scope includes demolition, new pipeline construction utilizing both horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and trenched installation methods, commissioning, and final site cleanup. Detailed specifications and engineering drawings are provided in the solicitation attachments.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Magnitude: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set Aside (NAICS 237110, Size Standard $45M)
- Period of Performance: March 2, 2026, to August 31, 2027 (547 calendar days after Notice to Proceed)
- Liquidated Damages: $741.00 per calendar day for delays
- Proposal Due Date: February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT
- Question Due Date: February 11, 2026 (now closed)
- Funding: Funding is available for this project.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Tradeoff Process, considering technical factors, past performance, and price. Offerors must submit proposals via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. A bid guarantee is required, and Performance and Payment Bonds will be necessary within 15 calendar days after award. All Federal, State, and Local taxes must be included in proposals.
Key Clarifications & Amendments
Multiple amendments have been issued, providing answers to vendor questions and extending deadlines. Key clarifications include:
- Only one electronic copy of each proposal volume is required.
- Previously completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) are acceptable.
- Specific subcontractor reference forms and key personnel resume forms are not required.
- The Safety Manager/Specialist role can be dual-hatted with the Quality Control Manager/Specialist or Superintendent.
- Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) project experience and key personnel qualifications are contract requirements, not pre-award proposal requirements.
- Spoil disposal is the contractor's responsibility to an off-site legal area.
- The project is managed by the National Park Service, with a Construction Management Representative anticipated.