Y--GLCA 318878 Hite Small Boat Launch DB

The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service's Denver Service Center, plans to issue a firm-fixed-price design-build contract (Solicitation Number 140P2026R0011) for the relocation and construction of the Hite Small Boat Launch on the Colorado River within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah. This project responds to challenges caused by declining water levels and sedimentation that rendered the existing ramp non-functional. The scope includes constructing a new boat launch ramp measuring approximately 1,300 linear feet, a one-mile gravel access road, and a gravel parking area under five acres using surplus excavated material. The project entails significant earthwork, rock blasting, placement of aggregate base, and reinforced concrete, with an estimated performance period of 550 calendar days, targeting completion by March 2029. The work must be carried out with minimal disruption to park operations and sensitive environmental areas. Design submissions at 70%, 95%, and 100% completion levels are required for NPS approval prior to construction commencement. This pre-solicitation represents a market research phase, inviting potential contractors to respond to a Sources Sought Survey Questionnaire by December 8, 2025, to support contract planning and potential small business set-aside determinations. The anticipated contract value ranges between $17 million and $21 million. Special contract requirements include compliance with National Park Service design and environmental standards, mandatory bid, performance, and payment bonds, and adherence to Denver Service Center design review procedures. The project’s remote location—52 miles from lodging and 78 miles from suppliers—necessitates thorough logistical planning. While formal evaluation factors and detailed contract clauses will be issued in the forthcoming Request for Proposals, current documentation emphasizes contractor experience in similar design-build and in-water construction projects, socio-economic certifications, and self-performance levels. Contract administration and submission are centralized through the Denver Service Center, with the designated Contracting Officer as the primary point of contact.