CO NP BLCA 10(1) South Rim Drive
The National Park Service requires a contractor to restore roadside protection along South Rim Drive following wildfire damage by removing boulder hazards and installing modern, crash-tested steel guardrails with a weathered-look finish at twelve locations. The scope includes selective boulder removal/dispersal, minor grading and shoulder stabilization, post-hole excavation, guardrail procurement/installation, and traffic control with one-lane closures and flagging. The anticipated schedule includes advertisement in mid-September 2026, award and notice to proceed in mid-October 2026, and construction from early April to late May 2027, with up to an 8-week procurement lead time plus curing for specialized materials. The estimated bid range is $700,000 to $2,000,000. Performance will occur along South Rim Drive.