Munising Falls Trail Rehabilitation

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determinations applicable to heavy construction, specifically pipeline work, within Michigan Statewide. It outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications.

• Power Equipment Operators (Gas Distribution and Duct Installation):

  • Group 1 (e.g., Backhoe, Crane, Grader, Dozer D-6+, Side Boom D-4+, Trencher): $39.78/hour + $25.25/hour fringes.
  • Group 2 (e.g., Dozer <D-6, Endloader <2 yd, Pumps >=6", Boom Truck): $36.05/hour + $25.25/hour fringes.

• Laborer (Distribution Work): Rates vary by zone across Michigan Statewide, ranging from $22.92 to $28.41/hour + $13.45/hour fringes.

• Scope of Work: Construction, installation, treating, and reconditioning of pipelines transporting gas vapors, coal, oil, or other similar materials within cities, towns, subdivisions, suburban areas, or private property boundaries, including duct installation. This also includes work on pumping stations and tank farms not covered by Building Trades Agreements, and other distribution lines (excluding sewer, water, cable TV).

• Underground Duct Layer Pay: An additional $0.40 per hour above the base pay rate.

• General Decision Number: MI20260157

• Publication Date: 01/02/2026

• Effective Date (for some classifications): 05/01/2025 (ENGI0325-012) and 04/01/2025 (LAB01076-005).

This document does not contain submission or evaluation instructions. It serves as a wage determination that will likely be incorporated into a larger solicitation.

This document does not specify eligibility or set-aside requirements.

• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 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 (and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022). Requires a minimum wage of $13.30/hour (or higher applicable rate) for work performed in 2025. This rate is adjusted annually.
• The document details how wage determinations are structured (union, survey, state-adopted rates) and the process for appealing wage determinations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the renovation of an approximately 650-foot-long paved trail, including the replacement of three existing wood bridges with elevated boardwalks. The trail is located at Munising Falls and follows Munising Creek. The project is estimated to cost between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• Renovation of an approximately 650-foot paved trail.

• Replacement of existing wood bridges with elevated boardwalks.

• Trail width will be approximately 6 feet.

• Project is subject to the Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute.

• Contract type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 10 calendar days for commencement after notice to proceed, with a total completion time of 365 calendar days.

• Estimated Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.

• Submission Type: Sealed bids.

• Bid Opening: Virtual, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

• Submission Deadline: Bids must be received by the date and time noted in Block 13a of the SF1442.

• Submission Method: Bids must be submitted electronically via email to christopher_bauer@ios.doi.gov.

• Bid Guarantee: Required, amount to be at least 20% of the bid price, not to exceed $3M.

• Proposal Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days.

• Set Aside: Total Small Business Set Aside.

• NAICS Code: 237990 with a size standard of $45 Million.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and be considered a small business for this NAICS code.

• A site visit is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 09:00 AM ET at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

• Bidders must acknowledge all solicitation amendments.

• Offerors must submit a completed Limitations on Subcontracting Report worksheet.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a template for bidders to submit pricing information for the "TRAIL REHABILITATION" project at PICTURRED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE (PMIS: 226930) and the "Johnstonian Visitors Center" project at YELL (PMIS: YELL 012345). It outlines the structure for base and option line items.

• Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) / Contract Line Item (CLI) Title: Specifies the individual work items, categorized into Base Price and Option items.
• Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, Total Price: Fields for bidders to enter pricing details for each CLIN.
• Base Price: Includes CLINs 1-3 for "TRAIL REHABILITATION" and CLINs 1-4 for "Johnstonian Visitors Center".
• Option Price: Includes CLIN 4 for "TRAIL REHABILITATION" (Bid Option 1 - Overlook Deck) and CLINs 5-6 for "Johnstonian Visitors Center" (OPTION A, Geothermal Wells; OPTION B, Photovoltaic System).
• Total Proposed Price: Sum of Base and Option prices.
• Instructions: Offerors must submit pricing for all base and option line items. Lump-sum items require a total price; unit-priced items require unit and extended prices. Costs for unlisted work should be included in related items. Calculations should be rounded to whole dollars, with unit price governing in case of calculation errors.

This pricing sheet is critical for bidders to understand the structure of the contract pricing, including base and optional work items. Bidders must accurately complete this template with their proposed pricing for all line items to ensure their proposal is considered acceptable. The format dictates how costs should be presented and calculated, directly impacting proposal preparation and submission.

Amendment / Modification

This addendum (ADDM NO. ADDM-01) amends the Specifications and Drawings for the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Trail Rehabilitation project.

• Description of Work (Section 01 10 00, Item 1): Adds new paragraphs to Part 1.1. Background. These paragraphs describe a high-impact flood event in April 2025 that undermined and displaced approximately 75 feet of wood cribwall and asphalt trail, rendering it impassable. It notes that park staff have already extracted and stockpiled debris from this failure. The contractor's scope of work for removals remains the same (remove, haul off site, and dispose), but the addendum clarifies that the material is now stockpiled.

• Drawings - General:

  • Sheet 01 G2.0 SITE SURVEY: This sheet is replaced with a revised version that indicates the approximate limits of the flood-swept trail and cribwall, and the stockpiling of debris by park staff.
  • Sheet 01 C2.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMOLITION PLAN WEST: This sheet is replaced with a revised version that also indicates the approximate limits of the flood-swept trail and cribwall, and the stockpiling of debris by park staff.

• Specifications - General, Section 01 10 00, Item 1

• Drawings - General, Sheet 01 G2.0 SITE SURVEY

• Drawings - General, Sheet 01 C2.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMOLITION PLAN WEST

This addendum primarily provides updated information regarding the site conditions due to a flood event and clarifies the status of debris. It does not appear to change proposal deadlines or evaluation factors, but bidders should review the revised drawings and specifications to understand the current site conditions and the nature of the material to be removed.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections required for the Munising Falls - Trail Rehabilitation project at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, in accordance with Chapter 17 of the 2024 International Building Code (IBC 2024).

The document details:

• Seismic requirements
• Wind requirements
• Qualification requirements for inspectors and testing technicians
• A listing of required structural tests and special inspections.

The Construction Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for providing copies of all special inspection reports and associated documentation to the Contracting Officer (CO) and for correcting any deficiencies identified during the Special Inspection and Structural Testing program.

Specific performance standards and metrics are detailed within the extensive listing of required structural tests and special inspections, which includes requirements for:

• Structural Steel (welding, bolting, non-destructive testing)
• Concrete Construction (reinforcing steel, anchors, formwork, shotcrete)
• Masonry Construction
• Wood Construction
• Soils testing
• Deep Foundation Elements
• Mass Timber Construction
• Various resistance types (wind, seismic, fire-resistant, smoke control)

Each section specifies the required qualifications, whether the inspection is continuous or periodic, and the frequency of periodic testing or inspection.

Not explicitly stated in this document, but pertains to the Munising Falls - Trail Rehabilitation project.

• Inspectors and testing technicians must meet specific qualification requirements, including certifications from ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, and NICET, or be licensed Professional Engineers (PE) or Structural Engineers (SE).
• The document references various IBC 2024 sections and AISC standards for detailed requirements.

Solicitation

This document contains project specifications for the "Munising Falls - Trail Rehabilitation" project (PMIS 226930) located at 1505 Sand Point Rd, Munising, MI. The project aims to renovate approximately 650 feet of paved trail, replacing aging asphalt pavement and a failing wood crib wall. The scope includes:

• Western Work Area: Demolition of asphalt and stone walls, removal of culverts and benches, installation of temporary fencing, traffic control, erosion controls, shoring, asphalt and concrete pavement demolition, wood crib wall demolition, wood handrail and deck demolition, slope grading, stone retaining wall construction, erosion blanket, riprap, sediment logs, prefabricated boardwalks, elevated walkway foundations, cast-in-place concrete abutments, lawn restoration, concrete paved walkway, and split rail fence.

• Central Work Area: Demolition of asphalt pavement, removal of benches, installation of riprap embankment, concrete paved walkway, and split rail fence.

• Eastern Work Area: Demolition of asphalt and wood bridges, removal of benches, concrete pavement demolition, installation of prefabricated boardwalks, elevated walkway foundations, cast-in-place concrete abutments, concrete paved walkway, and split rail fence.

• Replacement of aging paved surfaces and failing wood crib wall.

• Installation of cast-in-place concrete paving and prefabricated elevated walkways.

• Miscellaneous drainage improvements and landscape restoration.

• Specific quantities for demolition, removal, salvage, and installation are provided for each work area.

• Work to be performed under a single contract.

• Period of performance: 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

• Bidders are urged to visit the job site to examine existing conditions before submitting bids.

• Submittals include product data, shop drawings, material certificates, and preconstruction conference submittals.

• NPS will obtain EGLE General Permit and Floodplain Permit.

• Contractor shall obtain Alger County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Permit and all other miscellaneous permits.

• The project is located in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

• The document includes detailed specifications for various construction elements, including earthwork, concrete, metals, structural steel framing, foundations, erosion controls, grading, seeding, paving, fences, retaining walls, boardwalks, utilities, and more.

• Geotechnical reports (Appendix A) and As Constructed Drawings (Appendix B) are referenced.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document package contains drawings and details for the "Trail Rehabilitation - Viewing Platform Package - Bid Option 1" at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This package is supplemental to the "Trail Rehabilitation" construction documents dated June 23, 2025, and represents a potential "Bid Option 1" that the National Park Service may elect to award in conjunction with the base bid for the Munising Falls Day Use Trail Project.

• Construction of a new viewing platform package.

• Removal of the existing viewing platform and associated structures.

• Installation of new concrete footings, framing lumber, decking, and guardrails.

• Specific details for concrete work, structural steel, and framing lumber are provided.

• Materials specified include treated lumber, Douglas Fir-Larch, Spruce Pine Fir, Hem Fir, and specific steel grades.

• Guardrails are to be "Black Tahoe Panel" by Wild Hog Products or equivalent.

• This is a "Bid Option 1," indicating it may be awarded separately or in conjunction with a base bid.

• The project is located at Munising Falls Day Use Trail, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan.

• Bidders are responsible for determining all final quantities and methods prior to submitting their bid.

• Contractors must coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for site access, material storage, and any required authorizations.

• Apparent errors, discrepancies, or omissions must be reported to the COR for direction.

• All communication requesting clarification or information must be in writing to the COR.

• Not specified in the provided document pages.

• The drawings are intended to be complementary to the primary "Trail Rehabilitation" construction documents dated June 26, 2025. In case of discrepancies, the more stringent requirement applies unless directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer.

• The contractor is responsible for site cleanup and restoration.

• The National Park Service will remove an existing interpretive panel and bench prior to contractor mobilization and reinstall them after new deck construction.

• A tree is to be removed by NPS prior to contractor mobilization.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document contains the "FINAL SEALED CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS" for the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Trail Rehabilitation project in Munising, Michigan. The project involves the rehabilitation and construction of trails, including boardwalks and on-grade walkways, within the national lakeshore.

• Rehabilitation and construction of approximately 6.83 miles of trail, including:

  • Boardwalks (totaling approximately 1,000 linear feet) with steel framing and wood decking.
  • On-grade walkways with concrete paving.

• Demolition of existing structures, including three wood bridges, wood retaining walls, and asphalt trails.

• Construction of new retaining walls (stone and wood).

• Installation of erosion and sediment control measures.

• Site restoration, including topsoil salvage and reuse, and revegetation.

• Protection of historic resources, specifically remnants of a corduroy log road.

• Installation of guardrails and toe rails along boardwalks.

• The contract involves civil, structural, and landscape architecture work.

• Specific contract line items are indicated on the civil drawings, suggesting phased construction.

• Not applicable to this document (drawings).

• Not specified in this document.

• The drawings reference "Supplemental Documents" for replacement of existing wood decks, indicating these may be part of a separate bid item.

• The project requires adherence to various environmental protection measures, including protection of waterways and historic sites.

• The drawings include detailed site plans, grading plans, cross-sections, and typical details for construction.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet template for reporting on the "Limitations on Subcontracting" clause, specifically for "Construction by special trade contractors." It is intended to be used by prime contractors to report on their subcontracting activities.

• Contract Number (PIID): P6426B0004
• Type of Set Aside: Total Small Business
• Performance Period for This Report: 365 days after issuance of NTP
• Type of Service: Construction by special trade contractors
• Fields for reporting amounts paid to Similarly Situated Subcontractors (SSS) and Non-Similarly Situated Subcontractors (NSS).
• Calculation for "Limitation on Subcontracting Percentage."
• A note clarifying that for "Construction by Special Trade Contractors," the percentage of the amount paid to SSS must be 75% or lower to be in compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14.

Bidders should be aware of the "Limitations on Subcontracting" requirements, particularly the 75% threshold for construction contracts set aside for small businesses. This template outlines how such compliance is to be reported. While this specific document is a template for reporting, it highlights a key compliance requirement that will likely be part of the final contract.

Sources Sought (Market Survey)

The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a market survey to gauge contractor interest and capability for a potential upcoming project: Munising Falls Trail Rehabilitation at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Grand Marais, Michigan. This survey is not a solicitation, and all costs for responding are the firm's responsibility. The results will inform the acquisition strategy.

The anticipated work involves renovating approximately 650 feet of paved trail. This includes replacing existing asphalt pavement and three wood bridges with elevated boardwalks. The trail is approximately 5 ft wide and will be widened to 6 ft typical. It traverses varied terrain along Munising Creek to an overlook deck at the base of Munising Falls. Work is anticipated to begin in late 2026.

• NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
• Small Business Size Standard: $45M
• Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $1,000,000 and $5M

Interested firms must submit the following via email to christopher_bauer@nps.gov by 12:00 PM EST on February 18, 2026:

• Firm Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address
• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number
• Size status/SBA certifications (Small Business, WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, ISBEE, Other)
• Capability Statement including:
  • Bonding Limits
  • Brief explanation of company capabilities for the outlined work

Contractors must be registered in SAM and identify as a small business under the relevant socio-economic categories for NAICS code 237990 to be considered.

• This is a market research effort only; it is not an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP).
• Any future solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov.
• Include reference number 140P6426B0004 in the email subject line.