Caco-flagpole replacement

The National Park Service, Northeast Region, seeks replacement and installation of four flagpoles with lighting systems at Cape Cod National Seashore, with proposals due August 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT. This is a total small business set-aside.

Place of performance spans four locations within Cape Cod National Seashore: Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham, Marconi Headquarters in Wellfleet, Race Point Ranger Station in Provincetown, and Provincelands Visitor Center in Provincetown, all in Massachusetts. Deliverables are due September 30, 2026, at Cape Cod National Seashore, 204 Marconi Maintenance Rd., Wellfleet, MA 02667.

The contractor must furnish and install four 35-foot aluminum or fiberglass flagpoles with marine-grade, corrosion-resistant finishes rated for 90-120 mph winds, designed per Massachusetts state building code wind zone 2 coastal requirements to withstand 3-second wind gusts between 120-140 mph. PE-stamped foundation and pole drawings are mandatory. Existing flagpoles must be fully removed with new concrete foundations 5-7 feet deep including ground sleeves and drainage. Lighting systems must be LED compliant with the U.S. Flag Code—Marconi Headquarters and Race Point Ranger Station require hardwired fixtures with electrical work; Salt Pond uses solar-powered lighting; Provincelands Visitor Center currently has solar but hardwired service is available if desired. All electrical work must follow National Electrical Code standards. Contractors must conduct 811 utility protection clearance coordination, site restoration including backfill and landscaping, testing and commissioning, and comply with OSHA and NPS standards.

The period of performance runs September 21, 2026, to April 2, 2027, with work commencing within 14 calendar days after notice to proceed and completion within 180 calendar days. Estimated project duration is 4–6 weeks. Pricing is on a lump-sum basis for four contract line items. Warranty requirements include a minimum 10-year manufacturer warranty on flagpoles, 3–5 years on lighting systems, and 1-year workmanship warranty. The NAICS code is 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors; PSC is Y1NZ, Construction Of Other Utilities. A mandatory site visit occurred August 18, 2026. Amendment 0002 posted the site visit sign-in sheet on August 20. Amendments 0001 and 0002 incorporated RFIs 1–5 and revised the Statement of Work; offerors must acknowledge receipt of both amendments by the proposal deadline or risk rejection. Buy American Construction Materials applies with no pre-granted exceptions; formal requests with detailed justifications require 15 to 45 days for review. The contracting officer is Mari Tollesson (mari_tolleson@ios.doi.gov, 857.283.4598).