Z--BADL REHAB CEDAR LODGE ROAD

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0003) provides the last set of questions and answers related to the solicitation.

• The questions and answers are incorporated into the solicitation via attachment.

• No other changes are made by this amendment.

• The questions and answers document, which is attached, affects the overall solicitation.

• No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated, other than the incorporation of the Q&A.

• For questions regarding this amendment, contact contract specialist Joseph Kirk at joseph_kirk@nps.gov or 605.574.0510.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the BADL Cedar Project solicitation.

• Electronic Files: The government can supply *.dwg files containing control, lines, existing surface, and proposed finish surface data after award. It is not guaranteed that these files will contain surface data.
• Waste Soil Pile: Soil waste should be removed prior to final acceptance, unless the park specifically requests it to remain.
• Drawing Corrections: Notes on page C5 referencing details on sheet C14 are corrected. The relevant details are located on sheet C15.
• Gravel Reuse: Specification section 32 15 00 addresses aggregate surfacing requirements. While the park may choose to repurpose existing aggregate to reduce costs, it is recommended to use new aggregate that meets specified requirements, as the existing material has not been tested and may not meet standards.
• Water Valves: A map is referenced for details regarding existing water valves that will need adjustment.

These clarifications address specific technical and logistical questions, potentially impacting how bidders interpret requirements related to data files, site work, drawing details, and material handling. No changes to due dates or submission rules are indicated.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation 140P6326B0002 makes the following changes:

• Bid Close Date Correction: The bid close date has been corrected to April 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM mountain time. The previously stated date of May 8, 2026, is incorrect.
• Incorporation of Q&A: Questions and answers received from a site visit have been incorporated into the solicitation specifications.

• The bid close date is modified.

• Questions and Answers are incorporated into the solicitation specifications.

• The proposal deadline has been changed to April 8, 2026.

For questions regarding this amendment, contact contract specialist Joseph Kirk at joseph_kirk@ios.doi.gov or 605.574.0510.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the BADL Cedar Road Repair project, dated March 25, 2026.

• Water Availability: Construction water is available onsite (YES).
• Work Windows: Standard work windows are 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Specific restrictions may apply to activities disturbing visitors.
• Utility Locates: The contractor is responsible for verifying utility locations and depths; the government will not provide a current utility locate package or coordinate locates.
• Soil Disposal: The park does not have an approved borrow source for imported berm fill; contractors must locate and submit an offsite borrow source for approval.
• Archeological Oversight: Archeological oversight is required for all ground disturbance. Contractors must coordinate with the COR and refer to specification section 01 35 13.23 for details.
• Permits: All required permit fees are the responsibility of the contractor.
• SWPPP: Contractors must contact the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources for SWPPP authority.
• Aggregate Surfacing: Information on aggregate surfacing material gradation and source requirements can be found in specification section 32 15 00.
• Road Closures: No road closures are permitted for this project.
• Submittals: Email submittals are acceptable, and CM16 must accompany all submittals.
• Preconstruction Meeting: The preconstruction meeting will be held virtually. Subcontractors are not required to attend but can be invited by the prime contractor.

This Q&A document clarifies several aspects of the project, including responsibilities for utility locates, borrow sources, and permit fees, which may impact bidder planning and cost estimations. It also confirms that no road closures are allowed and that email submittals are acceptable.

Amendment / Modification

• Amendment 0001 extends the close date for the solicitation to April 08, 2026.

• This extension is to allow the Government to finish answering questions received from the site visit.

• The solicitation close date is modified.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to April 08, 2026.

• For questions regarding this amendment, contact contract specialist Joseph Kirk at joseph_kirk@nps.gov or 605.574.0510.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the project specifications for the "Rehabilitate Cedar Pass Lodge Cabin Road" project at Badlands National Park. The primary goal is to repair the roadway subgrade, base, and surfacing, and to improve drainage in the cabin area, including constructing improvements to the Cedar Pass East Drainage to mitigate flooding issues.

• Replacement of existing granular surfaced roadway.

• Minor grading.

• Application of 450 tons of new granular surfaced roadway.

• Excavation of 3,200 cubic yards (CY) of material to be hauled to a park-provided disposal site.

• Construction of an earthen berm using 900 CY of haul-on material.

• Adherence to specific requirements for site clearing, earthwork (grading, fill), exterior improvements (concrete paving, aggregate surfacing, landscape grading, seeding), paleontological protection, temporary erosion and sediment control, and accident prevention.

• The work will be performed under a single contract.

• Period of performance: 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

• The Notice to Proceed will include lead times, deliveries, decommissioning, installation, and acceptance.

• Weather delays may result in adjustments to the Period of Performance at no additional cost to the Government.

• Bidders are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting bids. No cost changes will be allowed for visible conditions.

• A preconstruction conference may be held, requiring attendance and specific submittals such as insurance, bonds, construction schedule, safety plan, subcontractor list, quality control plan, waste management plan, and permits.

• Submittals include shop drawings, product data, and samples, with specific formatting and delivery requirements.

• Approved equals are permitted, but require detailed supporting documentation.

• A Schedule of Values must be submitted prior to the Preconstruction Conference.

• Not explicitly stated in this document, but bidders should refer to the main solicitation for any set-aside or eligibility requirements.

• The project is located in the Cedar Pass Lodge cabin area within Badlands National Park, Interior, SD.

• Strict adherence to environmental, historical, and paleontological protection measures is required.

• The contractor is responsible for all safety, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hazardous materials handling.

• Specific work hours are generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with provisions for work outside these hours requiring prior approval.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision for South Dakota, specifically for Heavy and Highway Construction Projects. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringes for various labor classifications required for federal or federally funded construction projects in the state. Bidders must use this information to ensure compliance with labor standards when developing their proposals and during contract performance.

• General Decision Number: SD20260001
• Publication Date: 01/30/2026
• State: South Dakota
• Construction Types: Heavy and Highway
• Counties: South Dakota Statewide
• Labor Classifications: Electrician, Ironworker, Laborer, Painter, Power Equipment Operator, Truck Driver, Welders.
• Wage Rates and Fringes: Specific rates are provided for each group within the labor classifications.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applicable to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, requiring 1 hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (if not renewed/extended after Jan 30, 2022), setting a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour for 2025 (or the applicable wage determination rate if higher).
• Union Rate Identifiers: Explains how to interpret rate identifiers (e.g., SU, UAVG, SA).
• Wage Determination Appeals Process: Outlines the procedures for appealing decisions.

This document is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with the specified prevailing wage rates and labor standards can lead to contract non-compliance and penalties. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs reflect these rates and that their proposed workforce will be compensated accordingly throughout the contract period.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is an invitation for bids (IFB) for a firm-fixed-price construction contract. The project involves the replacement of existing granular surfaced roadway, minor grading, adding new granular surfaced roadway, excavation, and construction of an earthen berm. The project is located at Badlands National Park, Cedar Road Lodge, 20681 SD-240 Interior, SD 57750.

• Replacement of existing granular surfaced roadway.

• Minor grading.

• Addition of 450 tons of new granular surfaced roadway.

• Excavation of 3,200 CY of material to be hauled to a park-provided soil waste disposal site.

• Construction of an earthen berm using 900 CY of haul-on material.

• Work must be completed within 120 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

• A site visit is scheduled for March 05, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time. RSVP is required.

• All questions must be submitted in writing via email no later than 3 days after the site visit.

• The successful offeror must be registered in SAM and have current online Representations and Certifications.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract.

• Period of Performance: 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but a bid guarantee of 20% is required.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to nekota_mabobids@nps.gov.

• Bid packages must be submitted in a specific format, including SF1442, bid bond, and Limitations on Subcontracting worksheet.

• Bid Guarantee: 20% of bid price, not to exceed $3M, required.

• Bid Submission Deadline: March 24, 2026, at 1300 (1:00 PM) Mountain Daylight Time.

• Bid Opening: Virtual, via conference call (details provided).

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in this section, but the award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors.

• NAICS Code: 237310 (Resurfacing, highway, road, street, bridge or airport runway).

• Small Business Size Standard: $45 million.

• Specifications and drawings are available at http://www.sam.gov.

• Payment bonds/protection in the amount of 100% of final contract award amount are required.

• Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains a series of detailed engineering drawings and plans related to the "Rehabilitate Cedar Pass Lodge Cabin Road" project at Badlands National Park. It serves as a comprehensive guide for construction, outlining site conditions, proposed work, and erosion control measures.

• Cover Sheet and Index (Sheet 1): Provides an overview of the project, a drawing index, and contact information for project personnel.
• Topographic Survey (Sheet 2): Details existing site topography, utilities, and survey control points.
• Location Map (Sheet 3): Shows the project location within Badlands National Park and surrounding areas.
• Contractor Staging and Soil Waste Site Plan (Sheet 4): Designates areas for contractor staging and soil stockpiling.
• Demolition Plan (Sheet 5): Outlines the removal of existing gravel surfacing and protection of existing utilities and bollards.
• Layout Plan (Sheet 6): Details the proposed layout for the rehabilitated road, including gravel surfacing and concrete valley gutter.
• Grading and Drainage Plan (Sheet 7): Illustrates proposed grading and drainage features for the road.
• Drainage Channel Plans and Profiles (Sheets 8-12): Comprehensive plans and profiles for a proposed drainage channel, including stationing, elevations, and utility information.
• Berm Plans (Sheets 13-15): Details the construction of an earthen berm, including notes on material, compaction, and seeding.
• Site Details and Typical Sections (Sheet 16): Provides details for erosion control measures such as silt fences, erosion control blankets, stabilized construction entrances, and rock check dams.
• Drainage Channel Cross Sections (Sheets 17-22): Shows cross-sections of the proposed drainage channel at various stations.
• Berm Cross Sections (Sheets 23-25): Illustrates cross-sections of the proposed earthen berm at various stations.
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Notes and Site Map (Sheets 26-29): Outlines the SWPPP requirements, checklists, and site maps indicating the location of erosion and sediment control devices.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the full scope of work, including demolition, new construction, grading, drainage, and erosion control requirements. They provide the necessary detail for accurate bidding, project planning, and execution of the rehabilitation project.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment replaces the Period of Performance narrative found in Specifications, Part 1-General-Item 1-1.2(D).

• Specifications, Part 1-General-Item 1-1.2(D) (Period of Performance)

• The total work completion period is 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

• Work is anticipated to start on August 17, 2026, and end on November 6, 2026, accounting for winter months.

• Remaining work may restart in Spring 2027 if needed, with the exact date to be agreed upon by the government and contractor.

• Specific work phases and their timelines are detailed:

  • Phase 1 (Fall 2026) – Ditch and Berm Work: 81 Calendar Days (August 17, 2026 - November 6, 2026 or later).
  • Phase 1A (Fall 2026) – Road and Grading Work (Cabin Area): 18 Calendar Days (October 19th, 2026 - November 6, 2026 or later).
  • Phase 2 (Spring 2027): 39 Calendar Days (March 1, 2027 - April 9, 2027).

• Ditch and berm work near occupied cabins is limited to after 9 am to minimize disturbance.

• Road and grading work around cabins is restricted to unoccupied periods (after October 15th, 2026, and before April 9th, 2027), unless otherwise agreed.

• The government anticipates completing all work in Phase 1. If winter weather causes disruptions, remaining work will resume in Spring 2027.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Submittal List" for the "Rehabilitate Cedar Pass Lodge Cabin Road" project. It outlines the various documents, reports, plans, and data that contractors are required to submit to the government for review and approval at different stages of the project. It serves as a checklist to ensure all necessary information is provided.

The list is organized by Specification Section and Paragraph Number, followed by a Description of the submittal item. For each item, it indicates whether the submittal is required as 'Informational' or 'Action' and further categorizes the type of submittal, including:

• Certifications or Laboratory Tests
• Reports or Calculations or Plan
• Manufacturer Data and Instructions
• Samples
• Shop Drawings
• Other

Examples of submittals include:

• Existing Condition Images
• Construction Progress Images
• Safety Plans
• Insurance Coverage and Workman's Compensation Evidence
• Construction Schedule and Breakdown of Values
• Quality Control Plan
• Waste Management Plan
• Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
• Material Sources and Test Reports (Fill Composition, Compaction Density)
• Product Data and Mix Designs
• Certificates
• Hydromulch and Tackifier Spec Sheets
• Contractor Qualifications
• Erosion Control Blanket Product Data

This document is crucial for bidders as it details the specific documentation and information they will be responsible for providing if awarded the contract. Understanding these requirements is essential for accurately estimating the effort and cost associated with proposal preparation and contract execution. It highlights the level of detail and types of supporting documentation expected by the government throughout the project lifecycle.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a template for reporting on "Limitations on Subcontracting" for contracts and Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs). It is designed to help contractors track and report their compliance with subcontracting requirements.

• Contract Information: Fields for Contract Number (PIID), Type of Set Aside, and Total Contract Value/Ceiling.
• Performance Period: Dates for which the report is being submitted.
• Type of Service: A field to specify the nature of the services provided.
• Financial Tracking: Sections to report amounts paid to the prime contractor, Similarly Situated Subcontractors (SSS), and Non-Similarly Situated Subcontractors (NSS) during the performance period.
• Limitation on Subcontracting Calculation: A formula is provided to calculate the Limitation on Subcontracting Percentage: (Total Amount Paid to the Prime - Total Amount Paid to NSS) / Total Amount Paid to the Prime.
• Task Order Breakdown (for IDVs): Separate sections for reporting on each task order, including a summary for all task orders.

Bidders should use this template to understand the reporting requirements for subcontracting limitations. It outlines the data that will need to be tracked and reported throughout the life of a contract, particularly for set-aside contracts. Familiarity with this template is crucial for developing accurate subcontracting plans and ensuring compliance if awarded the contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for Invitation for Bids (IFB) for construction services to repair Cedar Lodge Road at Badlands National Park, Interior, South Dakota. The National Park Service Contracting Operations (ConOps) Central is issuing this notice.

• Replacement of existing granular surfaced roadway.

• Minor grading.

• Installation of 450 tons of new granular surfaced roadway.

• Excavation of 3,200 cubic yards (CY) of material to be hauled to a park-provided disposal site.

• Construction of an earthen berm using 900 CY of haul-on material.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: 120 calendar days. Anticipated start August 17, 2026, ending November 6, 2026. Work may restart in Spring 2027 if weather disrupts Phase 1. Specific dates for phases are detailed, with limitations around occupied cabins.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Solicitation Issue Date: Anticipated on or about February 24, 2026.

• Response Due Date: Approximately 30 days after IFB issue date, anticipated close on March 24, 2026. Specific date and time to be announced in the solicitation.

• Specifications/Drawings: Will be provided with the formal solicitation.

• NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction).

• Small Business Size Standard: $45 million.

• Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business set-aside.

• Registrations: Offerors must have a UEI number, be registered and active in SAM.gov, and have completed Online Representations and Certifications by the solicitation close date.

• Construction Wage Rate Requirements for Pennington County will apply.

• Site visit information will be available on the solicitation when posted.

• Hardcopies or emailed copies of the solicitation will not be provided.

• Point of Contact: Joseph Kirk, Contracting Officer, joseph_kirk@nps.gov, 605.574.0510.

Sources Sought (Market Survey)

The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a market survey to gauge vendor interest and capability for a potential upcoming project to rehabilitate the Cedar Pass Lodge Road in Badlands National Park, Interior, SD. This is not a solicitation, and responses are voluntary. The government will use this information to inform its acquisition strategy.

The project involves replacing aging, flood-impacted granular surfaced roadway sections in the Cedar Pass Lodge Cabin area. Key tasks include:

• Replacement of existing granular surfaced roadway.

• Minor grading.

• Installation of approximately 450 tons of new granular surfaced roadway.

• Excavation and hauling of 3,200 cubic yards of material to a park-provided disposal site.

• Construction of an earthen berm using 900 cubic yards of haul-on material.

• Work Location: Cedar Pass Lodge cabin area, Badlands National Park, near Interior, SD.

• Project Period: To be completed within 120 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.

Interested firms must submit the following via email to joseph_kirk@nps.gov no later than 12:00 Noon MT, February 4, 2026:

• Firm Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address

• UEI Number

• Bonding Capability

• Size status/SBA certifications (Small Business, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), ISBEE, Other Than Small)

• Description of work to be performed by firm's employees (without subcontracting).

• Capability statement summarizing firm's abilities.

• Subject Line: Include reference number 140P6326B0002.

• NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction)

• Size Standard: $45 million.

• Firms should indicate their size status and relevant SBA certifications.

• All costs for responding are the responsibility of the firm.

• Future solicitations, if issued, will be posted on SAM.gov.

• Responses to this market survey do not guarantee inclusion in future solicitations.