Great Smoky Mountain National Park Project

FOR RESPONSES: April 27, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT SUBMIT RESPONSES TO: Mr. David Bogner at [email protected] SUBMITTALS SHOULD BE MADE IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT Synopsis:

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 approaches Schedule B (Option

1) - Construction of the Wiley Oakley Drive Flyover Bridge superstructure Schedule 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 Electric The 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