Great Smoky Mountain National Park Project TN NP GRSM 11 ( 5 )

2026-11-03

SUBMITTAL INFORMATIONISSUE DATE : March 27 , 2026DUE DATE FOR RESPONSES : April 27 , 2026 , 2 : 00 PM EDTSUBMIT RESPONSES TO : Mr . David Bogner at eflhd . contracts @ dot . govSUBMITTALS SHOULD BE MADE IN ELECTRONIC FORMATSynopsis : This is a Sources Sought Notice and is for information purposes only . THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS , QUOTATIONS , OR BIDS . NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE . The purpose of this notice is to determine the availability and capability of qualified sources for a proposed construction project for the replacement of the Wiley Oakley Drive Crossover Bridge on Great Smoky Mountain National Park . This bridge replacement project is in Sevier County , TN . The scope of work will address the existing bridge deficiencies , while improving safety of the Gatlinburg Spur Road . The project consists of the construction of a new - grade separated interchange featuring an overpass ( flyover ) bridge , along with the addition of on and off ramps designed to improve northbound and southbound acceleration and deceleration lanes along the Gatlinburg Spur Road . The scope also includes intersections improvements at the Wiley Oakley Drive and Westgate Resort Road , as well as at the Wiley Oakley Drive and Banner Road , to improve traffic flow and safety . Work activities will include full pavement reconstruction along Gatlinburg Spur Road , Wiley Oakley Drive , Banner Road and Westgate Resort Road , and associated pull - offs and driveways . The project will also involve the construction of new retaining walls , installation of pavement markings , placement of regulatory and Uniguide signs , installation of guardrail , and implementation of drainage improvements . In addition , the project includes execution of a Transportation Management Plan to maintain traffic operations during construction , relocation of underground utilities across the Little Pigeon River , installation of a new pump station and other miscellaneous work . The work is divided into bid schedules as follows : Schedule A ( Base Contract ) - Construction of the Wiley Oakley Drive Flyover Bridge substructure and approachesSchedule B ( Option 1 ) - Construction of the Wiley Oakley Drive Flyover Bridge superstructureSchedule C ( Option 2 ) - Demolition of the at grade Wiley Oakley Drive Crossover Bridge and obliterating the existing roadway approaches . Schedule D ( Option 3 ) - Utilities relocation : Water , Gas , Sewer , Telecommunication and ElectricThe Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ), Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division ( EFLHD ), anticipates awarding a construction contract no earlier than December 2026 . The cost of the entire project is estimated to be between $ 40 , 000 , 000 to $ 50 , 000 , 000 . PRIME CONTRACTORS shall answer the following questions and submit the requested information , as applicable , by e - mail to EFLHD . Contracts @ dot . gov ( Attn : Mr . David Bogner ) no later than 2 : 00PM ( EDT ) on April 27 , 2026 : 1 . Do you intend to submit a bid / proposal as a Prime Contractor for the solicitation when it is issued ? 2 . Provide your full business name , address , point of contact , phone number , e - mail address , and website ( if any ). If a member of a joint venture ( JV ), include relevant information from both members of the JV . 3 . Provide your Unique Entity ID and Commercial and Government Entity ( CAGE ) Code ; if a member of a mentor - protégé agreement with the SBA , please provide information on both members . 4 . Identify your firm ’ s size standard under NAICS code 237310 ; Highway , Street and Bridge Construction ($ 45 Million ). All firms shall be certified and registered under the NAICS code 237310 in the System for Award Management ( SAM ) located at https :// www . sam . gov / at the time an offer is submitted in response to any solicitation . 5 . Identifyall applicable classificationsfor your firm such as : large business , small business ; woman - owned small business ; 8 ( a ) small business ; small - disadvantaged business ; HUBZone small business ; service - disabled veteran - owned small business ; etc . Please note that the size of a small business firm includes all parents , subsidiaries , affiliates , etc . Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations 13 CFR 121 . 103 for information on how the SBA determines affiliation and 13 CFR 121 . 108 regarding the penalties for misrepresentation of size status . If a member of a joint venture ( JV ), include relevant information from both members of the JV . 6 . Please provide a letter from your bonding agent stating your firm ’ s capability to bond for a single project of $ 40 million to $ 50 million , and your firm ’ s aggregate bonding capacity . 7 . Are you willing to enter into and submit a Project Labor Agreement ( PLA ) prior to any potential contract award if your firm is determined to be the apparent successful offeror ? Please explain in detail . The Project Labor Agreement must meet the requirements of Executive Order 14063 and the policies and procedures of FAR Subpart 22 . 5 – Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects : When awarding large scale construction projects (>$ 35 million ), federal agencies shall require the use of project labor agreements for contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the project unless an exception at FAR Part 22 . 504 ( d ) applies as determined by the agency ’ s Senior Procurement Executive . 8 . The government considers this project to be specialized construction . Do you believe the project can only be completed by a limited pool of contractors or subcontractors ? Please explain in detail . 9 . Please provide any information about availability of relevant unions , unionized and non - unionized contractors in the project area . 10 . Is there any other information you would like the government to consider regarding a Project Labor Agreement for this specific construction project ? 11 . Does your firm have experience within the past five ( 5 ) years constructing steel girder bridges on horizontal curves ( e . g ., curved alignments ). Provide at least one ( 1 ) example of constructing similar bridges . Include a detailed description of the project , customer name , timelines of performance , customer satisfaction , and dollar value of project . If a member of a joint venture ( JV ), include relevant information from both members of the JV . 12 . Does your firm have experience within the past five ( 5 ) years implementing complex Transportation Management Plans ( TMPs ), including multi - phase and multi - discipline construction ? Provide at least one ( 1 ) example . Include a detailed description of the project , customer name , timelines of performance , customer satisfaction , and dollar value of project . If a member of a joint venture ( JV ), include relevant information from both members of the JV . 13 . Does your firm have experience within the past five ( 5 ) years coordinating and performing complex utility relocations ? Provide at least one ( 1 ) example project involving underground utilities crossing waterways . Include a detailed description of the project , customer name , timelines of performance , customer satisfaction , and dollar value of project . If a member of a joint venture ( JV ), include relevant information from both members of the JV . 14 . Describe your experience in coordinating with multiple federal , state , and local agencies for the successful completion of a construction project performed within the last 5 years , including a brief description of the project , customer name , timelines of performance , customer satisfaction , and dollar value of project . If a member of a joint venture , include relevant information from both members of the JV . RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE SHALL BE LIMITED TO 10 PAGES , single - spaced , and with font size 12 or larger using Times New Roman or Arial . Page margins must be no smaller than 1 ”, and page size shall be no greater than 8 . 5 ” x 11 .” Submission shall be provided in electronic format ( Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF ). Do NOT submit marketing material , slide presentations , or technical papers . Do NOT submit resumes . Please reference “ Sources Sought Notice No . 693C73 - 26 - SS - 0009 for Project TN NP GRSM 11 ( 5 )” in the subject line of your email .

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