Z--GRPO - Mile Creek Stone Trail Bridge
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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), CONOPS – Central, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Mile Creek Stone Trail Bridge requirement at Grand Portage National Monument in Grand Portage, MN. This project, with an estimated magnitude between $100,000 and $250,000, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. A Sources Sought market survey is currently active, with responses due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project aims to enhance pedestrian access over Grand Portage Creek via the historic Mile Creek Stone Bridge to a newly defined parking area, and improve vehicular safety by removing abandoned roadway pavement. Specific tasks include:
- Sawcutting and removing approximately 4,472 SF of existing asphalt pavement and aggregate subbase.
- Milling approximately 9,081 SF of existing asphalt (2" depth).
- Removing approximately 3,606 SF of aggregate shoulders.
- Improvements include 100 CY of imported topsoil, 1,068 LF of silt fence, 820 SY of erosion control blankets, 9,081 SF of 2" asphalt overlay, 1,025 SF of 4" asphalt pavement wearing course, 700 SF of 6" aggregate subbase, 700 SF of filter fabric, 700 SF of scarifying and recompacting subgrade.
- Installation of 1 ABA accessible parking sign with bollard, 9 concrete wheel stops, 706 LF of permanent painted pavement lines, 1 ABA permanent painted parking symbol, and 9 permanent painted pavement letters.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (IFB)
- Project Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a $45M size standard.
- Set-Aside: 100% for Total Small Businesses.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: May 2026.
- Anticipated Award: Early Summer 2026.
- Anticipated Performance Start: Summer 2026.
- Construction Wage Rate Requirements: Cook County, MN will apply.
Current Action: Sources Sought
NPS is conducting a market survey to gauge contractor interest and capability. Interested contractors must submit the following via email to bridget_parizek@ios.doi.gov by 12:00 PM CT, May 4, 2026:
- Firm Name, Address, Phone, Email, UEI Number.
- Size status/SBA certifications.
- Capability Statement including bonding limits and explanation of capabilities.
- Reference number 140P6026B0005 in the email subject line.
Site Visit & Registrations
- A site visit date, time, and location will be announced in the official solicitation. Attendance is highly encouraged.
- Offerors must have an active UEI number and be registered in SAM.gov with completed Online Representations and Certifications at the time of solicitation close.
Point of Contact
Bridget Parizek, Contracting Officer, Bridget_Parizek@nps.gov.