FODO 253278 - Rehabilitate the Visitor Center

The National Park Service (NPS) Denver Service Center is seeking market research for rehabilitating the Visitor Center at Fort Donelson National Battlefield in Dover, Tennessee. The project involves completing a partially-completed contract with comprehensive construction and renovation requirements, including building a two-story glass and steel addition, installing an elevator, modernizing infrastructure systems, and upgrading museum exhibits and theater technology. Interested businesses are required to submit detailed responses by May 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, which must include company details, business classification, bonding capacity, and relevant project experience. The NPS anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) in spring 2025 as a full and open competitive acquisition. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on businesses' technical capabilities, experience with historic structure rehabilitation, and demonstrated capacity to complete complex construction projects within the specified timeline.

The contract opportunity is not set aside for any specific business category, allowing both large and small businesses to compete. The project is classified under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million. The estimated contract value ranges from $1-5 million, with a projected performance period of 365 calendar days and potential winter construction requirements. Successful contractors will be required to provide bid, performance, and payment bonds. While the Visitor Center will be closed during rehabilitation, the park will remain open to visitors. The project involves significant architectural and technological upgrades to a historic facility, requiring specialized construction techniques and careful management to preserve the site's historical integrity.