Z--Munising Falls Trail Rehabilitation
Overview
Buyer
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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), Interior Regions 3/4/5, Ohio Major Acquisition Buying Office, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Munising Falls Trail Rehabilitation project at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Grand Marais, Michigan. This effort is for an upcoming Invitation for Bids (IFB) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The project involves renovating approximately 650 feet of paved trail. This includes replacing existing asphalt pavement and three wood bridges with elevated boardwalks. The current trail is about 5 feet wide and will be widened to 6 feet. The trail traverses varied terrain along Munising Creek, culminating at an overlook deck at the base of Munising Falls.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price contract (IFB anticipated)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 million
- Project Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Anticipated IFB Release: May 2026
- Anticipated Award: Early July 2026
- Anticipated Performance Start: September 2026
- Wage Requirements: Construction Wage Rate Requirements for Alger County, MI will apply.
Site Visit
A site visit date, time, and location will be announced in the official solicitation. Offerors are highly encouraged to attend to understand the requirements and site conditions.
Registrations
Offerors must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov, with completed Online Representations and Certifications, by the solicitation close date.
Additional Notes
The official solicitation and its attachments will be posted to SAM.gov. The contracting office will not provide hardcopies or email copies.
Point of Contact
Christopher Bauer, Contracting Officer, christopher_bauer@ios.doi.gov, 330-468-2500 x5.