Z--Munising Falls Trail Rehabilitation

The National Park Service has awarded a firm-fixed price contract to McKenzie Construction, a small business, for the Munising Falls Trail Rehabilitation project at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with a contract value of $2,815,056.39. The work involves renovating approximately 650 feet of paved trail by increasing its width from five feet to six feet and replacing existing bridges and on-grade sections with elevated boardwalks, as detailed in 260 pages of Project Specifications, six pages of Addendum 1, 35 pages of drawings, and 25 pages of Structural Tests and Special Inspections. Performance is required within 365 calendar days after issuance of the notice to proceed, with a delivery date of September 1, 2027, at the site in Munising, Michigan. The procurement was conducted as a sealed bid process under NAICS code 237990 as a total small business set-aside, with award determined by the lowest total bid price including all options. The contractor must comply with extensive federal regulations including labor standards under the Davis-Bacon Act, prevailing wage requirements, and contractual obligations for performance and payment bonds, insurance, and Buy American provisions. Special inspections for steel, concrete, masonry, and helical piles are mandated, requiring 100% verification against approved drawings and adherence to IBC 2024 and TMS standards. The contractor is responsible for maintaining inspection records and ensuring all work meets government specifications, with inspections conducted at all reasonable times and locations. Utilities such as water, gas, and electricity will be provided at no cost to the contractor, and energy conservation programs must be followed. Invoicing is required through the Treasury’s IPP system with specific documentation including pay applications signed by the contractor, COR, and CO, and final payment is contingent upon submission of as-built drawings, test reports, warranty documentation, payrolls, and release of claims. The Contracting Officer, Christopher Bauer, is the sole authority to approve changes, and all communications must be directed through official channels with bids submitted electronically under strict formatting and size limitations. Compliance with SAM representations, including UEI identification, certification of independent pricing, and prohibitions on trafficking and Sudan/Iran-related business, is mandatory.