Gate-rehab jacob riis ship rail

The National Park Service Northeast Region is seeking a contractor to rehabilitate the historic ship rails at Jacob Riis Park Boardwalk in Gateway National Recreation Area, specifically involving the removal and replacement of approximately 1,800 linear feet of corroded ship rails on the dune side of the boardwalk. The project requires demolition of existing rails, dune excavation, concrete footing repair, fabrication and installation of new rails matching the historic design, and dune revegetation with American beach grass. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in ornamental and architectural metal work manufacturing (NAICS 332323) and provide key personnel including a Project Manager, Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and Site Safety Manager with specific experience requirements. The evaluation will be based on Technical Approach and Schedule (40%), Management Approach (30%), Past Experience (20%), and Past Performance (10%), with price being approximately equal to the combined technical factors. However, the solicitation has been cancelled as of Amendment 0003, effective August 28, 2025, despite the original deadline for questions being September 2, 2025, and proposal submissions being due September 30, 2025.

This opportunity was designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with an estimated contract value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The contract includes a base bid and two option sections, structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with a 180-calendar day performance period from contract award. Work must begin within 10 calendar days of award and be completed by March 15, 2026, with the original contract period running from September 1, 2025, to March 15, 2026. The project location is at Jacob Riis Beach in the Jamaica Bay Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in Far Rockaway, New York, specifically on the public boardwalk where the ship rail has full visibility. The work requires compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations for New York State construction projects and includes strict environmental protection requirements for endangered plant species like seabeach amaranth.