LAKE - TWO COMMUNICATIONS TOWER INSTALLATION AND O
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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 (Department of the Interior) is soliciting bids for the installation of two new communication towers and the extension of one existing tower at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside Invitation for Bid (IFB) with an estimated project magnitude between $300,000 and $500,000. A Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated. Offers are due by May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project aims to upgrade three Land Mobile Radio Communications sites. Key tasks include:
- Boulder Beach Ranger Station: Installation of a new 60ft self-support tower with a concrete foundation, including excavation, ground ring, safety climb system, and restoration.
- Willow Beach Saddle Communications Site: Installation of a new 30ft self-support tower with a concrete foundation, requiring tracked or four-wheel drive vehicle access.
- Hill Top Communications Site: Extension of an existing 40ft tower by 10ft to 50ft, along with the installation of new sector frame antenna mounts, a waveguide ladder, and a safety climb system. Government Furnished Property (GFP) will be provided for Hill Top tower components. All work must strictly comply with provided specifications and engineering drawings.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (IFB)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS Code: 237130, Size Standard: $45M)
- Estimated Magnitude: $300,000 to $500,000
- Period of Performance: Performance to begin within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and be completed within 150 calendar days after NTP.
- Place of Performance: Lake Mead National Recreation Area, covering Boulder City, NV, and Mohave County, AZ.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronic bid, submitted as a single .PDF file.
- Bid Bond: A bid bond is required; failure to submit will result in a non-responsive bid.
- Proposal Price: Bidders must indicate a lump sum proposal price in Block 17 of SF1442.
- Government Acceptance: Offers must provide at least 60 calendar days for Government acceptance.
- Wage Determinations: Bidders must adhere to prevailing wage rates for Clark County, NV (NV20260024) and Mohave County, AZ (AZ20260058).
- Subcontracting: Compliance with the Limitation on Subcontracting clause and associated reporting is required.
Key Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: April 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM Local Time, 101 Katzenbach Dr, Boulder City, NV 89005. Pre-registration is mandatory via email to Caroline_Bachelier@nps.gov.
- Bid Submission Deadline: May 28, 2026, at 14:00 (2:00 PM) local time.
- Published Date: April 22, 2026.
Special Requirements
Contractors must ensure all personnel complete "Desert Tortoise Awareness Training" and that equipment is washed before entering the park to prevent the spread of non-native species. Adherence to park operating hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Mon-Fri) and quiet hours is required, with no weekend or federal holiday work without prior authorization. Safety plans, daily quality control reports, and weekly safety meetings are mandatory.