Fosc chimney RE-pointing on 9 structures

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region is procuring brick masonry repointing and repair services for 16 chimneys located on 9 historic structures at Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas. The project involves comprehensive chimney restoration work including tuckpointing mortar joints, replacing fractured bricks with matching Acme Brick Company products, removing and replacing metal step flashing, reconstructing chimney crowns and caps, and applying water repellent sealant while maintaining the historical integrity of the structures. Contractors must meet the small business size standard of $19 million for NAICS code 238140 (Masonry Contractors), be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The solicitation operates as a sealed bid construction contract with bids evaluated as lowest price technically acceptable, requiring a bid bond on Standard Form 24. A mandatory site visit was held on June 16, 2025, and electronic bids must be submitted via email to OHIOMABOBIDS@nps.gov by the extended deadline of July 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, with bid opening conducted via conference call.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside with an estimated project value between $100,000 and $250,000, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded as a firm, fixed-price arrangement with a performance period of 180 calendar days after notice to proceed, allowing contractors approximately six months to complete the restoration work. The project specifically targets 9 historic buildings (HS-1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12) with most buildings containing two chimneys and buildings HS-11 and HS-12 having one chimney each. All work must be performed at Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas, with strict adherence to preservation guidelines including careful removal of existing materials, non-penetrating roof access, and protection of archaeological resources. The site visit sheet indicates significant contractor interest, with representatives from multiple masonry and restoration companies including McKenney Masonry LLC, Turner Masonry, Midland Restoration, and several other specialized firms attending the pre-bid meeting.