Y--GLCA 318882 Bullfrog Ramp DB

The National Park Service (NPS), through its Denver Service Center under the Department of the Interior, is preparing a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) design-build contract (Solicitation Number 140P2026R0010) for the GLCA 318882 Bullfrog Ramp project at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the planned solicitation release in early 2026 and invites market research participation but does not yet request proposals. The project's primary objective is the relocation and construction of a new 2,400-linear-foot boat launch ramp, alongside a 3.5-mile two-lane access road and an 8–16-acre parking area, to accommodate receding water levels. The scope also includes relocation of utilities such as water, electrical, sewer, and telecommunications infrastructure, all to be executed while maintaining public access and minimizing environmental impacts in this federally protected area. The estimated contract performance period is approximately 710 calendar days, culminating in project completion by March 2029. The contract anticipates rigorous design milestone reviews at 70%, 95%, and 100% completion, with formal acceptance by NPS Denver Service Center required to advance construction phases. The socioeconomic framework follows NAICS code 237990 with a small business size standard of $45 million annual receipts, and the pre-solicitation includes a Sources Sought Survey Questionnaire to collect offeror representations and certifications, including small business socio-economic status, though no formal set-asides are designated at this stage. The government estimates a project value around $77 million but precise CLINs, pricing, and detailed specifications remain forthcoming in the anticipated Request for Proposals (RFP) expected in February 2026. Key contract requirements include bonding (bid, performance, and payment bonds), compliance with federal procurement and regional permitting rules, and environmental protections specific to the Glen Canyon area. Contract administration will be handled from the Denver Federal Center, with payment procedures and invoicing methods not yet specified. Inspection and acceptance of work will take place primarily through NPS design reviews in Denver, with the contractor accountable for execution onsite at the remote Bullfrog District location. Submission of market research responses is by email to the contracting officer by early December 2025, with no current indication of formal evaluation criteria or proposal instructions until the RFP’s publication.