CO NP COLM 10(5), GUARDRAIL IMPROVEMENT

The contract, identified as CO NP COLM 10(5) and titled Guardrail Improvement, pertains to the replacement and installation of guardrail systems at Colorado National Monument in Mesa County, Colorado. Work includes removing and replacing existing guardrails, posts, blocks, and end terminals, as well as installing new guardrail systems of Type 2 Class A Wood Posts (Natina) totaling 325 linear feet and six Type MGS Tangent terminal sections. Additionally, portions of the roadway shoulder will be built up in three designated areas, and boulders will be reset in one location. The project also involves installing a single solar-powered radar flashing speed sign to enhance safety. Materials required include 120 tons of roadway aggregate per Method 2. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310, with an estimated value between $250,000 and $700,000. Performance must commence within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed and be completed no later than August 11, 2026, with a mandatory work stoppage from August 24–26, 2026, in observance of the National Park Service birthday. All work is governed by federal construction specifications and standards including AASHTO and ASTM, and must comply with environmental, safety, and sustainability mandates such as Buy American and EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines. The contract is tightly regulated through numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that govern payment, performance, inspection, disputes, and subcontracting. Payment must be requested electronically via the DELPHI/iSupplier system, and contractors are required to provide performance and payment bonds as well as proof of financial responsibility. The government retains authority to inspect work at multiple stages—including production, placement, and after compaction—with final acceptance contingent on compliance with specification standards. Contractors must maintain detailed quality control records and bear the cost of rework for any nonconforming materials or installations. Required representations include current SAM registration with a valid UEI and CAGE code, size certification as a small business, and disclosures regarding tax delinquency, felony convictions, or improper payments. The technical evaluation prioritizes price, technical approach (including subcontracting plans and key personnel qualifications), and relevant experience with comparable guardrail and roadway projects exceeding $200,000 in the past five years. Award will be made based on best value, not lowest price,