GRTE REPLACE HIGHLANDS W&WW

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Replace Highlands Water and Wastewater Systems" project (PMIS 249645, 330091) at Grand Teton National Park (GRTE). The project involves replacing existing water and wastewater systems in the Highlands Historic District. This includes extending the water transmission line, trenching across Cottonwood Creek with diversion and dewatering, replacing the internal water distribution system, and abandoning the old well and infrastructure. The wastewater system replacement includes a new lift station, septic tank, leach field, and collection piping, with the old system decommissioned. Approximately 2.5 acres within a 4-acre area will be disturbed.

• Replacement of water and wastewater systems.

• Extension of existing water transmission line.

• Trenching across Cottonwood Creek (diversion and dewatering required).

• Replacement of internal water distribution system.

• Abandonment of existing well and infrastructure.

• Replacement of wastewater system (new lift station, septic tank, leach field, collection piping).

• Decommissioning and abandonment of the old wastewater system.

• Disturbance of approximately 2.5 acres.

• Staging onsite and at Beaver Creek boneyard.

• Use of standard civil equipment.

• Revegetation coordinated with park staff.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (as per Section L).

• Period of Performance: 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• Set-Aside: Solicited as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with a small business size standard of $45M.

• Proposal Submission: Electronic via email, in PDF format, with specific volume and file naming conventions (Volume I – Non-Price Proposal, Volume II – Price Proposal).

• Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, by 1500 (hour) local time.

• Questions Due: No later than 10 calendar days prior to the offer due date.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical (Past Performance, Project Experience, Key Personnel Experience, Schedule, Safety), and Price. Non-price factors are listed in descending order of importance and are collectively approximately equally important to price.

• This procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and meet the small business size standard for NAICS code 237110 ($45M).

• Davis Bacon wage rates apply.

• A site visit was held on December 10, 2025. No further site visits are scheduled due to anticipated site conditions.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with an "active" status.

• Performance period is 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

• Bonds (Performance and Payment) are required.

• Electronic invoicing via Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "HIGHLANDS Water and Wastewater Grand Teton National Park Slides and Notes for Distribution," appears to be a presentation providing an overview and details for the Highlands Water and Wastewater Systems Replacement project. It serves as a means of conducting market research and identifying interested parties.

• Project Overview: Details the Highlands Water and Wastewater Systems Replacement project, including its location in Grand Teton National Park, anticipated construction year (Fall 2026), and estimated duration (2-3 months).
• Scope of Work: Includes extending the Moose water transmission line, installing a new central distribution network, replacing the water distribution system, and replacing the sewage collection and treatment systems.
• Contracting Information: Specifies the NAICS code (237110), small business size standard ($45M), estimated magnitude ($1M-$5M), and projected solicitation phase (January-March 2026).
• Project Details: Outlines specific improvements such as new pipe networks, lift stations, septic tanks, and leach fields, with a focus on avoiding Cottonwood Creek and working around existing buildings.
• Construction Methods: Mentions plow trenching for pipeline installation and coordination with park staff for revegetation.
• Site Visit Information: Includes a link to a site visit video.
• Q&A/Feedback: Addresses questions regarding housing occupancy, project timelines, best value vs. low price evaluation, and the handling of old utilities.

This document provides crucial preliminary information for potential bidders regarding the scope, requirements, timeline, and contracting approach for the Highlands Water and Wastewater Systems Replacement project. It highlights the project's objectives, key deliverables, and potential challenges, aiding bidders in assessing their interest and capability to respond to future solicitations. The document also indicates that sources sought notices have been issued and that solicitations will be posted on SAM.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Geotechnical Investigation report for the Waterline and Sewer Replacement project in the Highland's Area of Grand Teton National Park. It provides geotechnical information pertinent to the design and construction of the waterline and sewer improvements, including recommendations for design engineers and contractors.

• Project Description: Details the scope of the waterline and sewer improvements.
• Site Conditions: Describes topography, geology, soil mapping, and seismic hazards.
• Site Investigations: Outlines field investigations, including the location and depth of five test pits (TP-1 through TP-4 and SP-1).
• Subsurface Conditions: Provides detailed descriptions of soil types encountered at each test pit location, including material composition, density, moisture, and groundwater observations.
• Engineering Analyses: Discusses specific analyses for the Cottonwood Creek crossing, trench excavation and backfill, pipe bedding subgrade, and native soil suitability for pipe bedding.
• Recommendations: Offers geotechnical recommendations for design and construction.
• Warranty and Limiting Conditions: Outlines the scope and limitations of the report.

This report is crucial for potential bidders as it details the subsurface soil conditions, potential hazards (like seismic activity and creek crossing challenges), and provides recommendations for excavation, backfill, and pipe bedding. Understanding these geotechnical aspects is essential for accurate bidding, project planning, and risk assessment related to construction in the specified areas.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a comprehensive list of abbreviations and acronyms used in conjunction with construction codes and standards. It also lists various federal government agencies and relevant standards and regulations. This list is intended to ensure clarity and consistency in understanding technical specifications and requirements within the solicitation documents.

• Abbreviations: A detailed alphabetical list of industry-specific abbreviations and their full meanings, including associated websites for reference.
• Code Agencies: Lists key code agencies and their respective websites.
• Federal Government Agencies: Lists federal agencies relevant to the project and their websites.
• Standards and Regulations: Lists important standards and regulations, such as the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and their sources.

Bidders should use this document to understand the meaning of all abbreviations and acronyms referenced throughout the solicitation and its attachments. Familiarity with the listed agencies and standards will be crucial for accurately interpreting technical requirements and ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. This document serves as a reference to avoid ambiguity in project specifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision for wage rates applicable to Heavy and Highway Construction Projects in various counties within Wyoming. It serves as a reference for prevailing wages that must be paid on federal or federally funded construction projects.

• General Decision Number: WY20260044
• Publication Date: 01/02/2026
• State: Wyoming
• Counties Covered: Albany, Big Horn, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Johnson, Lincoln, Niobrara, Park, Platte, Sheridan, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, Uinta, Washakie, and Weston.
• Construction Types: Heavy and Highway
• Classifications and Rates: Lists various job classifications (e.g., Carpenter, Electrician, Laborer, Equipment Operator, Truck Driver, Welder) along with their corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Executive Orders: Mentions applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors).

Bidders must use these prevailing wage rates when preparing their proposals for relevant construction opportunities. Failure to comply with these wage requirements can lead to contract non-compliance. The document specifies the minimum wages and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on covered construction work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for reporting on the Limitation on Subcontracting (LOS) requirements for contracts. It is intended to be used by contractors to report their subcontracting activities.

• Contract Number (PIID): RFP 140P1426R0010
• Type of Set Aside: Women Owned Small Business
• Total Contract Value: Placeholder for insertion
• Performance Period for This Report: Placeholder for insertion
• Total Amount Paid by the Government to the Prime during the Performance Period: Placeholder for insertion
• Similarly Situated Subcontractors (SSS): Fields to report amounts paid to specific SSS and a total.
• Non-Similarly Situated Subcontractors (NSS): Fields to report amounts paid to specific NSS and a total.
• Limitation on Subcontracting Percentage: Formula provided to calculate the percentage, though the template shows an error value (#DIV/0!).

Bidders should be aware that this template will likely be used to track compliance with the Limitation on Subcontracting clause, which is often a requirement in solicitations set aside for small businesses. Understanding this template can help bidders anticipate reporting requirements and ensure their proposed subcontracting plans align with the solicitation's set-aside goals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire intended for use by offerors/contractors to gather feedback from clients regarding their performance on previous contracts. The offeror/contractor completes Sections A and B, then transmits the questionnaire to a reference/client. The reference/client completes Sections C and D and returns it to the Contracting Officer.

• Contractor Information: Fields for company name, address, DUNS number, and point of contact.
• Contract Information: Details about the project, including title, contract number, type, award/current price, award/completion dates, period of performance, project location, client/owner, and a brief scope of work description.
• Reference Information: Fields for the client's name, position, organization, phone, email, and signature.
• Evaluation Criteria: A rating scale (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) with definitions for assessing performance in areas such as Quality, Schedule (& Time Management), Cost Control, Management, Small Business Subcontracting (& Labor Standards), and Regulatory Compliance.
• Overall Recommendation & Comments: A section for the reference to provide an overall recommendation and any additional comments.
• Return Information: Specifies the recipient (Molly Lynam, Contract Specialist, National Park Service – Northern Rockies MABO) and email address for returning the questionnaire, referencing solicitation 140P1426R0010.

This questionnaire is crucial for bidders to collect past performance data from their clients. This data will be used by the government to evaluate the bidder's past performance, which is often a significant factor in source selection. Bidders must ensure they provide accurate information and select appropriate references who can provide a comprehensive and honest evaluation. The detailed evaluation areas will help bidders understand the specific aspects of performance that the government values.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Project Experience Form required for Solicitation 140P1426R0010. It is designed to collect information from offerors regarding their past project experience, specifically as it relates to the Project Experience evaluation subfactor outlined in Section L of the solicitation.

• Offeror Information: Company Name.

• Referenced Project Information: Project Title, Location, Brief Description, Project Owner, and Point of Contact (POC).

• Contractor List: Details for each contractor (Prime or Subcontractor) including their Role, Trade, Price (Original and Final), and Performance Period (Original and Final).

• Project Experience Questions: Seven detailed questions requiring descriptions of project work, alignment with solicitation elements, reasons for price/schedule changes, problem resolution, successful means and methods, and any other relevant project information.

• Submit responses addressing experience relative to the Project Experience evaluation subfactor in Section L.

• Limit submittals to the quantity of projects and timeframes specified in the solicitation.

• Expand response sections as needed to adequately address each question.

This form is crucial for bidders to demonstrate their relevant past performance. Offerors must carefully document specific projects and contractors, detailing their roles, scope of work, and any changes or challenges encountered. The responses will be evaluated against the criteria in Section L of the solicitation, directly impacting the assessment of the offeror's experience.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Bid Schedule (Price Schedule Template) for Solicitation Number 140P1426R0010, related to the Replacement of Highlands Water and Wastewater Systems at Grand Teton National Park. It provides the structure for bidders to submit their pricing.

• Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): Includes items for Base Bid, such as Well House Demolition and Well Abandonment, Water Transmission Main, Water Distribution System, Sewer Collection System, Highlands Ranch Septic System, and Electrical Components.
• Pricing Structure: Requires bidders to provide pricing for Base line items and all option line items. For lump-sum items, the total price is required. For unit-priced items, both unit price and extended total price are needed.
• Calculation Guidance: Specifies that in case of calculation errors, the unit price governs for extended prices, and the total of corrected amounts governs for summation errors. Totals and extended prices should be rounded to whole dollars.
• Base and Option Totals: Provides fields for the TOTAL BASE PRICE and TOTAL OPTION PRICE.

Offerors are required to submit pricing conforming to this schedule. Failure to provide pricing for all base and option line items may result in an unacceptable proposal. Bidders must carefully complete this schedule with accurate pricing, following the provided instructions for lump-sum and unit-priced items, and adhere to the rounding and error correction guidelines.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains construction drawings for the "Replacement of Highlands Water and Wastewater Systems" project in Grand Teton National Park. It details existing and proposed water and sewer systems, including transmission mains, distribution lines, demolition plans, and associated electrical infrastructure.

• General Information: Project overview, location, and scope.
• Existing Systems: Maps and details of current water and sewer infrastructure.
• Demolition Plans: Outlines components to be removed or abandoned.
• Proposed Systems: Drawings illustrating new water transmission and distribution lines, new sewer mains, and disposal systems.
• Water Details: Includes drawings for buried gate valves, valve adjustments, meter vaults, trench details, blow-off hydrant assemblies, tee connections, and anchor/thrust blocks.
• Sewer Details: Features plans and profiles for sewer mains, manhole details, service connections, septic tank details, lift station details, and leachfield plans.
• Electrical Details: Outlines electrical site plans, one-line diagrams, feeder schedules, grounding/bonding diagrams, and details for starter panels and meter cabinets.
• Design Criteria: Specifications for flow rates, pipeline capacities, air relief systems, and general notes for electrical work.
• Legends and Notes: Explanations of symbols, contractor instructions, caution regarding underground utilities, site conditions, utility locations, construction methods (e.g., plowing), surface restoration, and safety precautions.

These construction drawings are critical for bidders to understand the full scope of work, including the extent of demolition, the layout and specific components of new infrastructure, precise technical requirements, dimensions, materials, and installation methods. They provide the visual and technical details necessary for accurate bidding, material take-offs, construction planning, and project execution. Bidders must carefully review these drawings to assess the complexity of the work, potential site challenges, and specific requirements.

Specifications / Project Specifications

This document contains the project specifications for the "REPLACEMENT OF HIGHLANDS WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS PARK (GRTE)" at Grand Teton National Park. It details the technical requirements for various aspects of the project, including:

• Division 01 - General Requirements: Covers general project management, coordination, submittals, safety, quality control, waste management, temporary facilities, traffic control, and environmental protection.
• Division 02 - Existing Conditions: Includes requirements for structure demolition.
• Division 03 - Concrete: Details specifications for cast-in-place concrete, including materials, mixture design, placement, and curing.
• Division 26 - Electric: Outlines basic electrical materials and methods, including conduit, boxes, wire and cable, wiring devices, grounding and bonding, surge protection, and installation requirements.
• Division 31 - Earthwork: Covers soils for earthwork, aggregates, site clearing, trenching, rock removal, dewatering, fill materials, topsoil placement and grading.
• Division 32 - Exterior Improvements: Includes specifications for topsoil placement and grading.
• Division 33 - Utilities: Details requirements for precast concrete vaults, public water utility distribution piping, water utility distribution valves, fire hydrants, disinfection of water utilities, water utility distribution equipment, sanitary sewer utility systems, septic systems, and well abandonment.

This document provides the technical specifications and requirements for the "REPLACEMENT OF HIGHLANDS WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS" project. Bidders must review these specifications to understand the scope of work, materials, installation methods, quality control, and environmental protection measures required for successful project execution. It is crucial for bidders to ensure their proposals and execution plans fully comply with all specified requirements.