Z--GRPO - MILE CREEK STONE BRIDGE TRAIL

The contract for the Mile Creek Stone Bridge Trail project, solicited under number 140P6026B0005 and issued by the National Park Service within the Department of the Interior, is a sealed bid procurement set aside exclusively for total small businesses under NAICS code 237310. The work involves the removal of abandoned roadway asphalt pavement near the historic Mile Creek Stone Bridge at Grand Portage National Monument in Minnesota to improve vehicular and pedestrian access to the Pines Picnic area. The period of performance is strictly limited to 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a firm delivery schedule running from August 1, 2026, to October 1, 2026. All work must be performed by skilled personnel in compliance with industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and federal and state environmental regulations, utilizing environmentally safe materials for any pest control activities. The project scope includes complete site cleanup, documentation of all work through a photo log with dates and descriptions, and submission of a written certification of completion requesting a final inspection. The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis, with pricing submitted through Section B and supported by a Schedule of Values that aligns total component costs with the contract price. The bid process requires strict adherence to submission guidelines, including electronic submission via email to Bridget Parizek at bridget_parizek@ios.doi.gov, using a PDF-labeled “BID PACKAGE” with a maximum email size of 25MB and specific subject line formatting. Bidders must complete SF 1442, correctly populate Blocks 14 through 20 with their UEI and total lump sum price, and include original signatures from authorized representatives. A bid guarantee of 20% of the proposed price, not exceeding $3 million, on Standard Form 24, is mandatory. Upon award, the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds in full contract value, submit a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan compliant with OSHA, conduct daily 15-minute toolbox safety meetings, and report all safety inspections within 24 hours. Environmental compliance and green procurement standards are required where applicable. The Contracting Officer holds sole authority for modifications, while the Contracting Officer’s Representative monitors technical performance without the power to obligate funds or alter terms. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, requiring PDF vendor invoices, a completed pay application with approvals from the contractor, COR, and CO, and a signed