Z--GRPO - Mile Creek Stone Trail Bridge

The contract involves the enhancement of pedestrian access over the historic Mile Creek Stone Trail Bridge at Grand Portage National Monument in Minnesota, along with improvements to vehicular safety nearby. The scope includes removal and milling of existing asphalt pavement, removal of aggregate shoulders, and various construction activities such as installation of erosion control measures, asphalt overlay, aggregate subbase preparation, and striping with pavement markings and signage. Specific work elements include sawcutting and removing thousands of square feet of pavement, importing topsoil, installing silt fences, erosion control blankets, accessible parking signage, concrete wheel stops, and pavement painting. The project is scheduled to begin in Summer 2026, with the solicitation expected to be issued in May 2026. This firm-fixed-price contract is valued between $100,000 and $250,000 and is set aside entirely for Total Small Businesses under NAICS code 237310 (site preparation contractors). Wage rates applicable to Cook County, MN, will govern labor costs. Interested contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and hold a UEI number to submit an offer. A site visit will be scheduled once the solicitation is posted to ensure offerors understand the project conditions fully. The contracting office is located in Omaha, NE, and Bridget Parizek serves as the point of contact for this procurement. The official solicitation and related documents will be electronically available on SAM.gov, with no hard copies provided.