Z--BRCA 310427 Southbound Shuttle Stop
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.DSC CONTRACTING SERVICES DIVISION · Response deadline: Tue, 03 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The National Park Service (NPS) intends to award a contract for construction work related to the BRCA 310427 Southbound Shuttle Stop at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. This project involves highway, street, and bridge construction, as indicated by the NAICS code classification.
Shuttle stop projects at national parks typically include concrete bus pads, passenger waiting shelters, accessible boarding areas, pavement work, signing, striping, and related site improvements to support public transit operations. These facilities serve park visitors and reduce congestion by supporting shuttle bus circulation. The specific scope—whether new construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of an existing stop—is not specified in the available metadata; see the solicitation for complete work requirements, drawings, and specifications.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Interior, National Park Service, DSC Contracting Services Division |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 140P2026R0065 |
| NAICS | 237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 3, 2026, 1:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no small-business set-aside. Any responsible offeror registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) may bid, including large businesses, small businesses of all types, and eligible non-traditional government contractors.
For this NAICS code (237310, with typical $47.5 million size standard for construction), small businesses meeting SBA size standards may still compete and, if selected, may use the contract to qualify for NPS and other federal construction experience.
Firms should verify their SAM registration is active through the contract award period and that any required bonding capacity is in place. Construction contractors will typically need to demonstrate:
- Relevant highway/bridge or transit facility construction experience
- Appropriate contractor's licenses for Utah or ability to obtain them
- Surety bonding capacity for the anticipated contract value
How to put together a competitive bid
Review solicitation documents thoroughly. NPS construction solicitations typically include drawings, specifications, a Schedule of Items (unit-priced or lump-sum), and special contract requirements. Pay particular attention to contract clauses specific to Department of the Interior and National Park Service projects, which often include environmental compliance, cultural resource protections, and seasonal work restrictions common in park settings.
Understand site conditions. Bryce Canyon National Park sits at high elevation (approximately 7,500–9,000 feet) with severe winter conditions. The solicitation likely addresses weather limitations, soil conditions, and visitor safety requirements during construction. See the solicitation for any site visit or pre-bid conference requirements—these are frequently mandatory for NPS construction projects.
Price strategically. For highway/street construction, material costs (asphalt, concrete, steel) fluctuate significantly. Base estimates on current supplier quotes with escalation considerations. Labor rates must account for Utah prevailing wage requirements if this is a Davis-Bacon Act project.
Highlight relevant experience. Emphasize completed projects involving: transit facilities, high-elevation or cold-weather construction, federal land work, and projects with public access or traffic maintenance challenges.
Ensure bonding readiness. NPS construction contracts typically require performance and payment bonds. Confirm your surety's willingness to support the bid and identify any percentage of bid security required at submission.
Next steps
- Download the complete solicitation package from SAM.gov using solicitation number 140P2026R0065
- Note the firm deadline: November 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time
- Register or verify SAM.gov status and obtain any required NAICS code representations
- Monitor SAM.gov for amendments to the solicitation before the deadline
The full solicitation contains mandatory requirements, evaluation criteria, contract terms, and any pre-bid conference information essential to preparing a responsive offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →