Fence Replacement

The National Park Service, Interior Regions 3/4/5, Ohio Major Acquisition Buying Office intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a fence replacement project at the William Howard Taft National Historic Site in Cincinnati, Ohio. The contract requires removing approximately 170 linear feet of existing wooden fence and installing a new galvanized steel railing along the carriage path. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the work, adhering to specific design and installation requirements including 42-44 inch railing height and a lockable gate section. The evaluation will be based on price, technical capability, and prior experience, with contractors required to submit a detailed technical questionnaire and 3-5 past performance references. Key submission requirements include having an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements for Hamilton County, OH. Questions are due by February 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET, with proposal submissions due by March 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238990, with a size standard of $19 million. The project magnitude is estimated between $25,000 and $100,000 and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. The work must be completed within 120-150 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with specific requirements for environmental protection, noise limitations, and preservation of the historic site's cultural resources. Contractors must follow strict protocols, including archeological oversight for any ground disturbance and using specific painting and installation methods. The project site is located at 2038 Auburn Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. The contracting officer for this solicitation is Craig D Bryant, who can be reached at craig_bryant@nps.gov or 330-524-8442.