Y--GLCA Hite

Solicitation 140P2026R0011 is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a two-phase design-build project to construct low water ramps at the Hite District of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah. Managed by the National Park Service Denver Service Center, the project involves relocating the launch ramp to a new deep pool location, which includes the construction of a concrete launch ramp, a gravel access road, and parking lots. The estimated cost for the project is between 17 million and 21 million dollars, with a planned performance period of 549 calendar days following the notice to proceed. The procurement follows FAR 36.3, utilizing a two-phase selection process. Phase 1 evaluated general technical approaches to select a maximum of three qualified offerors, and Phase 2, which began on September 2, 2026, focuses on a best-value tradeoff evaluation of design concepts, key personnel, and schedules. The final contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement. Technical requirements include adherence to strict environmental compliance for wetlands and floodplains, the use of union prevailing wage rates for San Juan County, and a prohibition on the use of all-terrain vehicles. Awardees must provide performance and payment bonds and maintain comprehensive quality control systems, including daily reporting and rigorous testing protocols.