Cyclic replacement of septic peat moss

The National Park Service Southeast Region is soliciting bids for the cyclic replacement of peat moss media in bio-filtration septic systems at Moores Creek National Battlefield in Currie, North Carolina. The project requires contractors to remove existing peat moss from twelve bio-filtration pods and replace it with new media meeting specific technical requirements, including 24-inch depth installation, media pieces between 1-10mm, water holding capacity of 50-55%, and a 15-year lifespan. Contractors must demonstrate experience with similar peat moss replacement projects valued between $25,000-$100,000 and provide a technical approach narrative detailing project management, personnel, and completion timeline. The National Park Service will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, assessing technical capability and past performance on a pass/fail basis. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST, with questions due by July 14, 2025, and proposals due by July 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 113210 for forest nurseries and gathering of forest products, with an estimated contract value between $25,000 and $100,000. The solicitation does not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors for this work. The contractor will have 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed to complete the project, with work hours restricted to 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The performance period is anticipated to run between August 1 and October 31, 2025, with all work taking place at the Moores Creek National Battlefield wastewater septic field location. The project emphasizes visitor safety and park preservation requirements, with the National Park Service providing a contractor staging area and restroom facilities at the Visitor Center.