Y--ZION 240182 - South Entrance and Visitor Center Road Rehabilitation
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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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for the ZION 240182 - South Entrance and Visitor Center Road Rehabilitation project at Zion National Park, Utah. This SSN aims to identify interested and qualified businesses to inform the acquisition strategy and potential set-aside determinations. Responses are due by June 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM Mountain Time (MT).
Project Description & Scope
This project involves significant infrastructure improvements at the south entrance of Zion National Park. The work focuses on roadway realignment between State Road 9 (Entrance Road) and the existing Zion shuttle maintenance building. Key components include:
- Installation of a new bridge over the Virgin River.
- Construction of multiple roundabouts, including one at the Visitor Center entrance.
- Reconfiguration of multiple parking lots to enhance vehicular and pedestrian mobility.
- Relocation and installation of electrical, water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer utilities.
- Earthwork, grading, base course, surfacing, signs, striping, and drainage infrastructure.
- Landscaping treatments and restoration of impacted areas.
Project Conditions & Constraints
The project is located within Zion National Park, requiring careful consideration of the environment and visitor experience.
- Location: Zion National Park, Utah, accessed via Springdale, Utah.
- Logistics: No lodging or camping facilities are available within the park. The construction site is within 20 miles of nearest suppliers and lodging.
- Environmental Protection: Strict protective measures are required to ensure the surrounding area remains undisturbed, especially sensitive resource areas. Daily work schedules will be required for ground-disturbing activities in archeologically sensitive areas.
- Operational Impact: The park will remain open during construction. Contract activities and logistics must be structured to minimize visitor impact and avoid interrupting shuttle bus operations.
- Waterways: Work adjacent to and over rivers will require protective measures.
Contract Details & Anticipated Timeline
- Magnitude of Construction: Estimated to be more than $10 million.
- Anticipated Contract Type: A single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
- Anticipated Solicitation: A competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) is anticipated around Winter 2026/Early 2027.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Bonding: Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds will be required.
- NAICS Code: 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with a size standard of $45 million.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must complete the attached Sources Sought Survey Questionnaire in its entirety. Responses are due no later than June 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM Mountain Time (MT). Submissions should be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Rachel Dyer, at rachel_dyer@ios.doi.gov. This is a voluntary response, and no reimbursement will be made for submission costs.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research only; proposals are not being requested or accepted at this time. The information gathered will help the NPS develop its acquisition strategy and determine the possibility of a Small Business or other Socio-Economic Set-Aside.