P--GRSM Recreation Building at LeConte Lodge Demoliti
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the demolition of the Recreation Building at Mt. LeConte Lodge within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract, set aside for Total Small Businesses. Proposals are due April 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves the deconstruction and demolition of the severely deteriorated Recreation Building, removal of all demolished materials, and preparation of the site for future development. Key tasks include salvaging specific materials (approximately 900 sq ft of interior wooden tongue & groove boards, three waterless urinals, 30 linear feet of copper piping, and 800 cubic feet of stone foundation material), capping existing utility lines, site grading, and seeding disturbed areas. The site is remote, accessible only by foot or airlift, requiring the contractor to procure airlift services and obtain a Special Use Permit (SUP). Work must be coordinated with the Lodge's operational schedule, avoiding interference with staff and visitors.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238910 Site Preparation Contractors ($19M size standard)
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 4 weeks, from April 15, 2026, with all work and lodging vacated by August 1, 2026.
- Published Date: March 18, 2026 (Amendment 2)
- Vendor Questions Cut-off: March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Site Visit (Tentative): March 31, 2026, at 6:30 AM. This involves a 10-mile hike with 2,743 ft elevation gain from Alum Cave Trailhead. Attendees must RSVP to ashley_warcewicz@ios.doi.gov.
- Proposals Due: April 10, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis, requiring completion of the LPTA Technical Acceptability Template (Attachment A5), which includes demonstrating relevant experience in demolition, airlift operations, and working in confined areas. Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to award. Proposals should be submitted via email to Ashley_Warcewicz@nps.gov.
Additional Notes
Contractors are responsible for providing all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals, as no water or electric services are available on-site. Strict adherence to safety, environmental, and wildlife protection protocols (including bear safety) is mandatory. Required submissions include a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and an Accident Prevention Plan (APP). Wage Determination 2015-4667 applies.