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Smokies headquarters rehab project open for bids

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters is slated for major expansion and rehabilitation. NPS photo The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters is slated for major expansion and rehabilitation. NPS photo

A project to rehabilitate the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters near Gatlinburg will open for bid submission on Thursday, Dec. 15. 

Proposed work includes a remodel of the headquarters building, construction of a new annex building to address workspace deficiencies, rehabilitation of the water and sewer systems, and demolition of the outdated Little River Ranger Station. The work will take place within the existing Sugarlands area, including about 10 acres of developed and previously disturbed land. 

The project will bring facilities into compliance with accessibility standards, improve energy efficiency, comply with safety codes, and improve visitor and employee health and safety. Any work to historic structures will be sensitive to the historic nature of the building. 

Construction is expected to begin in September 2023. The project proposal and specifications are available at sam.gov

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