FOSM - Interpretive Overlook Rehabilitation

The National Park Service Midwest Region is soliciting bids for construction services to rehabilitate the Trail of Tears Interpretive Overlook at Fort Smith National Historic Site in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The project encompasses approximately 2,000 square feet of colored and stained concrete, installation of 9 ornamental trees with turfgrass seeding, 17 tons of boulders, interpretive signage elements, and a mural art piece, along with removal and replacement of approximately 40 linear feet of existing sidewalk. Key contract requirements include adherence to prevailing wage rates established by the Department of Labor, compliance with Buy American requirements (minimum 60 percent domestic content for construction materials), execution of performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the final contract award amount, and a bid guarantee of 20 percent of the bid price not to exceed $3 million. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis using sealed bid procedures, evaluated on price alone as this is a sealed IFB. Critical deadlines include written questions due no later than 5 calendar days following the mandatory site visit held on February 13, 2026, and bid submissions due by March 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time to mwromabobids@nps.gov, with virtual public bid opening via conference call.

This solicitation is designated as a 100 percent Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238190 (Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors), with a small business size standard of $19 million. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available solicitation documents. The contract value is not explicitly stated in the solicitation materials provided, though the bid guarantee ceiling of $3 million provides an indicator of potential contract magnitude. The project includes a mandatory performance period of 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with required commencement within 10 calendar days of notice; this timeline encompasses all supply lead times, material deliveries, installation, and final commissioning. Two optional bid items are available: Option 1 covers installation of approximately 1,400 square feet of understory plantings and mulch, while Option 2 covers sandblasting approximately 570 square feet of custom curved pattern on the colored concrete. The place of performance is located at 301 Parker Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901, and all bidders must be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier at solicitation close, award, and throughout contract performance.