Y--VICK 209252 Stabilize Mint Spring Bayou & VICK 310725/324137 Stabilize Terraces
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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) Denver Service Center has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research regarding stabilization projects at Vicksburg National Military Park, Warren County, Vicksburg, MS. The purpose is to gauge interest and qualifications from both large and small businesses for an upcoming competitive acquisition. This information will inform the acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside determinations. Responses are due April 2, 2025, at 03:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The projects involve critical stabilization efforts:
- Stabilize Terraces and Graves (VICK 310725/324137): This addresses landslide damage in the southwest quadrant of the National Cemetery. Work includes constructing approximately 272 linear feet of soldier pile and lagging retaining wall, an earthen buttress, clearing, grading, excavation, select fills, asphalt paving, concrete paved ditches, drainage structures, and HDPE storm drain piping. Archaeological and cultural investigations are required.
- Stabilize Mint Spring Bayou (VICK 209252): This project involves installing a slope stabilization system along the north and south banks of Mint Spring Bayou. Tasks include high-capacity strand anchors with reinforced concrete anchor plates, reinforced granular fill, and rip rap buttresses. It also covers stabilization of the area between the cemetery and the bayou, including minor clearing, erosion control, and wall drainage system installation. Archaeological and cultural investigations are also required for this component.
Contract & Timeline
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45.0M
- Estimated Magnitude: More than $15.0M
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 548 calendar days, including potential weather delays, with winter construction possibly required.
- Bonding: Bid, performance, and payment bonds will likely be required.
- Solicitation Issuance: Anticipated in the Summer of 2025.
- Response Due: April 2, 2025, 03:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Published: March 13, 2025
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a market research effort. Responses are requested from both large and small businesses. The level of interest and quality of responses will directly inform potential small business set-aside decisions for the future solicitation.
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses must provide their company name, DUNS number, address, point of contact, phone, email, business type (including SBA certifications), statement of bonding capacity, and demonstrated experience on similar projects. Optional marketing materials (capability statements, brochures) may also be submitted.
Additional Notes
This is strictly a Sources Sought Notice; proposals are not being requested or accepted at this time. Response is voluntary, and no costs will be reimbursed. The construction sites are within a National Military Park and are considered cultural resources, requiring preservation and minimal disturbance. The Park will remain open during construction, and activities must minimize visitor impact. No proposal package, solicitation, specification, or drawings are available with this notice.