Description
The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting bids for the construction of the Rend Trail project at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The project includes the rehabilitation of 5 existing bridges, replacement of 9 timber cribbing walls with mechanically stabilized earth walls, development of Bridge 2 Overlook, replacement of stair system at Big Rock with a combination retained earth and wood ramp structure, and installation of new trail surface aggregate. The project also includes the establishment of a formal trailhead with trailhead amenities at Minden Trailhead and rehabilitation of the Newlyn Trailhead.
• The project is a firm-fixed-price contract with a magnitude of construction over $10,000,000.
• The contract requires the contractor to commence work within 10 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed and complete the entire work ready for use within 500 calendar days.
• The contract includes options for additional services, including structural concrete repair, structural concrete crack repair, point and patch masonry joints, rivet replacement, and attic stock of decking materials.
• The contractor must submit a project schedule, management approach, project experience, and key personnel information as part of the proposal.
• The government reserves the right to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors.