Request for Proposal

Quick Summary

The Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), through its DSC Contracting Services Division, has issued a Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for construction services at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Arizona. This project, identified as SUCR 333890, involves addressing contaminated debris, replacing a maintenance storage facility, and resolving road drainage issues. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Proposals are due May 12, 2026, by 1400 local time.

Scope of Work

The project aims to mitigate wildfire and flooding impacts by undertaking three primary tasks:

• Maintenance Storage Facility Replacement: Construction of a new, low-maintenance, energy-efficient, accessible metal warehouse building, including a concrete apron and screened fence enclosure.
• Contaminated Debris Remediation: Removal and cleanup of contaminated debris in the existing storage yard, including segregation of burned debris for disposal and soil testing.
• Road Drainage Improvements: Addressing road drainage issues on FR 545 (north of Bonito Meadow and east of Bonito Meadow) through the removal and disposal of existing culverts and pavement, installation of new culvert pipes, and related earthwork and paving. This phase requires a road closure from September 21, 2026, to October 22, 2026.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million size standard.
• Magnitude: $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00
• Period of Performance: Performance to begin within 15 calendar days of notice to proceed, with completion required within 188 calendar days.
• Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 15 days after award.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Due Date: May 12, 2026, by 1400 local time.
• Submission Instructions: Sealed offers (original and one copy) must be marked with the offeror's name, address, solicitation number, and due date/time.
• Offer Validity: Offers must remain valid for at least 90 calendar days after the due date.
• Evaluation: Refer to Section "L" for proposal submittal requirements and Section "M" for evaluation factors for award. A pre-proposal site visit is also detailed in Section L.

Key Attachments & Notes

• Pricing: A Contract Price Schedule Template is provided, requiring detailed pricing for base and option line items. All Federal, State, and Local taxes must be included.
• Technical Specifications: Detailed schematic drawings, technical specifications, and a Geotechnical Investigation Report (Appendix A) are available, providing critical information on site conditions, building design, systems, and environmental requirements.
• Wage Determinations: Multiple General Decision Numbers (GDN) for prevailing wage rates are provided for Coconino, Mohave, and Yavapai Counties in Arizona, covering building and heavy construction. Bidders must ensure compliance with these labor standards.
• Environmental Protection: Strict adherence to environmental regulations, including wildlife protection, erosion control, and waste management, is required. An archeological monitor will be on-site during ground-disturbing activities.
• Safety: An Accident Prevention Plan (APP) is required.