Beach Access Upgrades

The National Park Service, Interior Regions 3/4/5, Ohio Major Acquisition Buying Office is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Beach Access Upgrades at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (APIS) in Bayfield, Wisconsin. The project requires removal and demolition of existing structures and vegetation, followed by construction of a new staircase, accessible pathway, concrete paving adjacent to the existing parking lot, retaining walls, and vegetative surface restoration to create an Americans with Barriers Architectural Accessibility (ABAAS) compliant route to Meyers Beach. This is a firm-fixed price contract, and offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM), possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and complete Online Representations and Certifications by the solicitation close date. The evaluation will be based on factors detailed in the official solicitation, and Construction Wage Rate Requirements for Bayfield County, Wisconsin will apply to all awarded contracts. Bids are due by February 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET, with mandatory site visits scheduled for January 13 and 29, 2026 at Meyers Beach.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% set-aside for Total Small Businesses under NAICS code 237990 with a $45 million size standard, meaning only small business entities are eligible to submit proposals. The estimated project value ranges between $500,000 and $750,000, with anticipated work beginning in March or April 2026 and scheduled completion within 270 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The bid schedule includes a base bid for beach access upgrades plus three optional line items: a concrete staircase alternative, an accessible concrete pathway upgrade, and plantings and landscaping enhancements. Work is to be performed at Meyers Beach within Apostole Islands National Lakeshore in Bayfield, Wisconsin, with the contractor required to begin within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed. The contracting officer is Craig D. Bryant, and inquiries should be directed to craig_bryant@nps.gov or 330-468-2500 x6.