Synopsis_of_Proposed_Contract_Action_2.docx

Pre-Solicitation Notice:

The National Park Service (NPS), MWR NEKOTA Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO) intends to issue a solicitation for St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, Pine City MN 55063 The acquisition will be conducted using Invitation for Bid (IFB) process.

Type of Contract: The NPS intends to award a firm-fixed price, construction contract in response to this IFB.

Solicitation No.: 140P6326B0005

Project Location: St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, 15975 State Highway 70, Pine City MN 55063 Project Description:

This project involves exterior/interior repairs to five buildings and the surrounding chain link fence at a federal facility. All five buildings will have their exteriors cleaned, prepped, and painted light grey (first time since 2009), per MPI Repainting Manual standards.

1. Main Shop Electrical: Replace 200A Cutler Hammer main panel and 100A subpanel (20-space, bolt-on). Match existing branch circuits, reinstall grounding per 2026 NEC, verify utility fault current for AIC rating. Add new branch circuit for gate opener.

· Lighting: Replace 6 high-bay overhead LED lights (4000K) with proper conduit/wiring boxes to conceal wiring per code.

· Heating: Replace one 75,000 BTU Reznor radiant tube shop heater, vented through wall per manufacturer specs.

· Painting: ~2,900 sq ft exterior walls and trim.

2. Wood Shop

· Doors: Replace two 36" x 84" insulated metal service doors/frames/hardware (specific hinges, storeroom lockset, closer withhold-open, threshold, gasketing, sweeps, etc.). Doors swing in egress direction.

· Lighting: Replace 8 high-bay overhead LED lights (4000K) with proper conduit/wiring boxes.

· Garage Door: Replace one 10' x 10' insulated overhead garage door, rails, and motor

· Heating: Replace one 75,000 BTU Reznor radiant tube shop heater.

· Painting: ~1,650 sq ft exterior walls and trim.

3. Small Storage Building

· Painting only: ~400 sq ft exterior walls and trim (light grey).

4. Large Pole Building

· Doors: Replace two 32" x 84" insulated metal service doors/frames/hardware (same hardware schedule as Wood Shop).

· Garage Doors: Replace three 10' x 10' uninsulated overhead garage doors, rails, and motors

· Painting: ~1,800 sq ft exterior walls and trim.

5. Gas Shed

· Roof: Replace 16' of clear ridge cap.

· Doors: Replace one 72" x 84" insulated double metal service door set/frames/hardware (specific hinges, flush bolts, lockset, astragal, stops, threshold, gasketing, etc.).

· Painting: ~100 sq ft exterior walls and trim.

6. Chain Link Fence & Gate (approx. 400' total)

· Replace ~90' of 7' tall chain-link fence with 3-strand barbwire top (match existing 9-gauge GBW, 2" mesh, post/rail specs). Remove old fence/posts, dispose off-site, backfill holes.

· Repair ~10' section by Wood Shop to close security gap (<6" space to building).

· Replace non-operational powered gate opener (match Section 32 31 11 specs), including removal of old motor/chain/sensors/keypad. Provide new electrical service from the new 100A panel in Main Shop (~90' run) in approved raceway/conduit (meet NEC cover requirements, Schedule 80 above grade, duct seal ends).

Additional Requirements:

· All electrical work must comply with 2026 National Electric Code.

· Third-party state-licensed electrical inspection required prior to final inspection (no local permits needed on federal land).

Period of Performance: 90 calendar days. Project is anticipated to begin July/August 2026 contingent on issuance of Notice to Proceed.

Notice of Set Aside: This acquisition is set aside for 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the agency.

The associated PSC Code is Z2EB Repair or Alteration of Maintenance Buildings.

The associated NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The small business size standard is $45 million.

Site Visit A pre-quote site visit may be conducted for this requirement. If a site visit is scheduled, the date, time, and participation instructions will be provided in the IFB upon release.

Publicizing: All specifications, drawings, and applicable attachments will be available in the IFB package when solicitation is posted to http://www.sam.gov. The anticipated solicitation release date is May 14, 2026. The IFB due date will be 30 days with an anticipated due date of June 16, 2026. Anticipated award will be made on/about 10 business days following. The specific date and time will be announced in the solicitation that will follow this notice. No hard copies or email copies will be provided.

Registration: Offerors must have a UEI number and must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) http://www.sam.gov in order to be eligible for award.

For questions, please contact Joanie Brzezinski, Contract Specialist, joan_brzezinski@ios.doi.gov, 605-574-0515.