The Department of the Interior National Park Service Northeast Region awarded a $212,622.10 definitive contract to Ark Construction Management LLC for interior finish repairs and sprinkler system remediation at the Bishop White House in Independence National Historical Park on September 26, 2026, under a total small business set-away. Ark Construction Management LLC is an SBA Certified 8(a) Program Participant and economically disadvantaged women-owned small business.
The originating solicitation, posted August 18, 2026 with proposals due September 18, 2026, covers full inspection and inert gas leak testing of sprinkler risers and branch lines, repair of deficiencies, system restoration to service, inspection and repair of the existing electric heat trace system, and interior finish repairs including wall cleaning, trim repainting, veneer coat removal and replacement, sanding, painting, lath stabilization, and plaster restoration on the first, second, and third floors. Place of performance is 309 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. The contract is firm fixed price, awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process. Work must be completed within 90 calendar days from notice to proceed, with an ultimate completion date of January 29, 2027. The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a $19 million small business size standard. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply under Wage Determination PA20260003 for Philadelphia County.