Grey Towers Historic Terrace and Walkways Preservation Construction, Pennsylvania (GAOA)

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks historic preservation construction at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, Pennsylvania, with proposals due May 15, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting bidding to small business concerns under the $10 million size standard.

Place of performance is 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PA 18337. Work comprises removal, salvage, and re-setting of stone pavers at Marble Court and Star & Diamond Terrace; restoration and rehabilitation of the concrete "Finger Bowl" water feature and half-moon pool; and optional work including restoration of walkway stone steps at two locations and repair of stone benches adjacent to the Moat. All work items are priced on a lump sum basis. The Government anticipates awarding a single firm fixed price contract. Estimated project value is between $250,000 and $500,000, with a requested amount of $358,300.

Construction must commence within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and be completed within 90 calendar days. The Government requests performance delivery by September 30, 2026, with a contract period spanning May 1 through October 31, 2026. Operating hours are limited to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; advance notice is required for weekend work. The contractor is responsible for replacing any stonework broken during dismantling or execution, including material and labor costs.

Evaluation criteria include technical approach (including use of biobased products), relevant experience, past performance, and price reasonableness; the Government will award to the contractor representing best value. Prevailing wage determinations under Pike County, Pennsylvania Decision PA20260103 apply. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds. Insurance requirements include minimum $500,000 general liability, $200,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence auto liability, and worker's compensation coverage. A mandatory site visit was held April 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Questions were due April 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET (extended from April 10). Amendment 3, effective May 13, 2026, modified specifications for historic metal frame handling in the Marble Court schooner imprint. NAICS code 238190. PSC Y1FB.