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Z--MACA-REPLACE AND EXPAND SAND CAVE TRAIL:
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The National Park Service is preparing to solicit bids for the reconstruction of the Sand Cave Boardwalk and associated pedestrian facilities at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, under solicitation number 140P5326R0012. The project involves demolishing existing structures and constructing a new at-grade concrete trail, boardwalks, and overlooks, with all work required to meet the NPS MACA Project Specifications and associated drawings to be provided in the formal request for proposal. The procurement will use the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, fully set aside for small businesses, and is anticipated to be issued on or about July 13, 2026, with proposals due approximately 30 days later. The performance period is set at 180 calendar days from the notice to proceed, beginning at the Sand Cave Trailhead and Mammoth Cave National Park entrance sign on Old Mammoth Cave Road. Proposers must submit an SF-1442, a detailed construction schedule, a technical acceptability submission per Attachment 5, and past performance references. The NAICS code is 237310 for highway, street, and bridge construction, with all documentation accessible only through SAM.gov and no paper copies available. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Contract Specialist Arcoiris Cuetara-Higa at arcoiris_cuetara-higa@nps.gov.
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National Park Service (NPS) Southeast Region ¿ North MABO Solicitation No.: 140P5326R0012
TITLE:
Reconstruct the Sand Cave Boardwalk and Associated Pedestrian Facilities ¿ Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
1. PURPOSE OF NOTICE
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice only. No proposals or pricing are being requested at this time.
The National Park Service (NPS), Southeast Region, intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction services to reconstruct pedestrian facilities at Mammoth Cave National Park.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Government intends to issue a solicitation for the reconstruction of the Sand Cave Boardwalk and associated pedestrian infrastructure at Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. Work includes, but is not limited to:
¿ Demolition of existing site features
¿ Installation of new at-grade concrete trail
¿ Construction of boardwalks and overlooks
¿ Associated site work as shown in project drawings and specifications
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All work shall comply with Attachment 1 ¿ NPS MACA Project Specifications (dated 1/21/2026) and Attachment 2 ¿ Project Drawings, to be issued with the formal solicitation.
3. PROCUREMENT METHOD
¿ Solicitation Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
¿ Acquisition Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
¿ Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
¿ Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Sand Cave Trailhead and the Mammoth Cave National Park entrance sign on Old Mammoth Cave Road.
5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The anticipated performance period is: 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
6. TENTATIVE DATES
The following dates are subject to change and will be finalized in the formal RFP:
¿ Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about 07/13/2026
¿ Estimated Proposal Due Date: 30 days after solicitation issuance
¿ Sie Visit: Will be identified in Section L of the solicitation (mandatory or optional
7. NAICS CODE
The anticipated NAICS code will be 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction $45 and PSC Z2LB REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRI.
8. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (To Appear in RFP)
The forthcoming solicitation will require:
¿ Completed SF-1442
¿ Firm-Fixed-Price proposal for all CLINs
¿ Construction schedule demonstrating ability to complete within 180 days
¿ Attachment 5 ¿ LPTA Technical Acceptability Submission (PASS/FAIL)
¿ Past performance references
9. WHERE TO ACCESS THE SOLICITATION
The full solicitation package, including drawings and specifications, will be posted exclusively on: SAM.gov (https://sam.gov)
No paper copies will be issued.
11. POINT OF CONTACT
Contract Specialist: Cuetara-Higa, Arcoiris Email: arcoiris_cuetara-higa@ios.doi.gov
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