47--CULVERT SUPPLY

Amendment / Modification

• Amendment 0001 has been issued for solicitation 140P832600034.

• Responses to vendor questions have been added as "Attachment 3 Questions and Answers 140P8326Q0034."

• The Period of Performance has been updated to 05/27/2026 to 09/14/2026.

• Attachment 3 (Questions and Answers) has been added.

• Period of Performance dates have been modified.

• Offerors are instructed to complete and sign boxes 15A-15C of this amendment and return it with their quote.

• The original solicitation's deadline for receipt of offers is not explicitly extended in this amendment, but bidders should acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to questions that supplement the Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the Supply and Delivery of Culverts to North Cascades National Park (NOCA). It clarifies information and may supersede details in the original solicitation.

• Material: The required culvert material is 16 gauge galvanized steel.
• Standards: Applicable standards include AASHTO M 36 and ASTM A760.
• Access Restrictions: Bidders must call ahead to finalize delivery arrangements; contact information will be provided upon award.
• Offloading: Mountain Barge Services staff will handle unloading, but the contractor must call ahead.
• Shipments: All items must be delivered at once; partial shipments are not acceptable.
• Packaging/Labeling: No specific requirements for transport and delivery.
• Inspection: Inspection will occur at the delivery site when pipes arrive.
• Documentation: No specific certifications or documentation are required upon delivery.
• Quote Submission: No additional forms, formats, or instructions for quote submission beyond the solicitation are required.
• Pricing: Pricing must include all delivery, freight, and handling costs as a firm-fixed price to destination.
• Safety/Coordination: Bidders must call ahead to finalize delivery arrangements; contact information will be provided upon award.

Quoters should make pen-and-ink changes to the original Request for Quotes where differences exist between the solicitation and this Q&A document.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document specifies the culvert pipe and accessories required for supply and delivery to North Cascades National Park. It serves as a detailed list of materials and quantities needed for the opportunity.

• Culvert Pipe:
  • 36” diameter, 20' long, 16ga galvanized CMP culvert, rerolled annular ends (3 count)
  • 24” diameter, 20' long, 16ga galvanized CMP culvert, rerolled annular ends (8 count)
  • 18” diameter, 20' long, 16ga galvanized CMP culvert, rerolled annular ends (8 count)
  • 12” diameter, 20' long, 16ga galvanized CMP culvert, rerolled annular ends (2 count)
• Accessories:
  • 36" galvanized steel CMP coupler with nuts and bolts (2 count)
  • 36" culvert gasket (2 count)
  • 24" galvanized steel CMP coupler with nuts and bolts (6 count)
  • 24" culvert gasket (6 count)
  • 18" galvanized steel CMP coupler with nuts and bolts (6 count)
  • 18" culvert gasket (6 count)
• Delivery Location:
  • National Park Service
  • c/o Mountain Barge Services
  • 41 Anderson Road
  • Chelan, WA 98852

This attachment provides the specific product requirements and quantities that bidders must be prepared to supply. It is crucial for developing accurate quotes and understanding the scope of the procurement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for the supply and delivery of corrugated metal pipe culverts and associated hardware to North Cascades National Park (NOCA). The acquisition is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 332322 (Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees.

• Supply and delivery of corrugated metal pipe culverts and associated hardware in various sizes.

• Specific items include 16ga galvanized CMP culverts, galvanized steel CMP couplers with nuts and bolts, and culvert gaskets.

• Detailed specifications are provided in Attachment 1.

• Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Approximately May 27, 2026, to September 1, 2026 (delivery date) or September 14, 2026 (end of performance period, as per page 1).

• The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• Proposal submission deadline: May 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Suellen_Mayo@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on the following factors, in accordance with FAR Part 13, with the best value to the government being the deciding factor:

  1. Price
  2. Technical Specification (adherence to Attachment 1)
  3. Past Performance/Relevant Experience (at least 3 similar projects within the last 5 years, see Attachment 2)
  4. Delivery Schedule

• Questions are due by May 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT.

• Total Small Business set-aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• A written solicitation will not be issued; this announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

• Pricing must be guaranteed for 90 days from the solicitation closing date.

• Delivery Address: National Park Service, c/o Mountain Barge Services, 41 Anderson Road, Chelan, WA 98852.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a form that requires bidders to submit specific company and project information as part of their quotation package. It is designed to gather essential details about the bidder's organization, proposed team, and relevant experience.

• Quoter Information: Requires the bidder's business name, point of contact, address, UEI, CAGE, phone, and email.
• Contractor Proposed Team: Asks whether the bidder plans to self-perform all work or use subcontractors. If subcontractors are proposed, details such as company name, POC, address, email, phone, and the key trade they will perform are required. The bidder must also describe the work activities they plan to self-perform.
• Relevant Experience & Past Performance (Prime Contractor): Requires details for up to three projects, including Project Title, Contract #, Agency/Owner, Dollar Amount, Performance Period, a description of how the project is similar to the current requirement, and past performance reference contact information (Name, Title, Phone, Email).
• Relevant Experience & Past Performance (Subcontractor): Requires similar project and past performance details for any proposed subcontractors.

Bidders must complete this form accurately and thoroughly to provide the necessary information regarding their company's qualifications, team structure, and demonstrated experience. This information is crucial for the government's evaluation of the bidder's capability to perform the work outlined in the solicitation.