ACAD 309000 - Harden Farm Employee Housing (Phase 1C)

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking a contractor to complete Phase 1C of the Harden Farm Employee Housing project located at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine. The project will utilize Design Service Center (DSC) prototype housing designs to finalize a 56-bedroom housing solution, continuing from the ongoing Phases 1A and 1B which are currently under construction. Contractors must have an active SAM registration and unique entity identifier (UEI) to be eligible for this opportunity. The solicitation, expected to be issued around February 15, 2025, will be available electronically through SAM.gov in multiple document formats including Word, Excel, HTML, and PDF. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, contractors should prepare for a comprehensive review of their capabilities in multi-family housing construction.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236116 for New Multi-Family Housing Construction, with a $45M size standard. The estimated project value is $10M or more, with a substantial performance period of 540 calendar days. The project scope involves constructing housing that builds upon the existing Phase 1A/1B infrastructure, which includes two 8-bedroom dormitory buildings and one 12-plex split into two 6-bedroom buildings. Potential bidders should note the project's complexity and the NPS's specific requirements for prototype housing design. A pre-proposal meeting may be scheduled and announced in the solicitation or a subsequent amendment, providing additional opportunities for contractors to gain insights into the project's specific requirements and expectations.