Hagerman Fossil Beds NM REPLACE SIDING/SKTNG

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region is soliciting proposals for comprehensive siding and skirting replacement services at the Collections Building located at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. This construction project involves replacing existing siding with vinyl siding on a 3,200 square foot building, installing R-18 insulation for energy efficiency, and implementing rodent-resistant skirting covering 1,688 square feet around the building's perimeter. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability including personnel qualifications, experience with siding installation, and proper team structure and supervision plans. The procurement will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with technical capability and past performance evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Proposals are due August 6, 2025 at noon Mountain Time, and a recommended site visit was scheduled for July 23, 2025 to allow potential contractors to assess the work site.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238170 for Siding Contractors, with an estimated contract value between $0 and $75,000. The contract performance period runs from August 11, 2025 to October 30, 2025, with work required to begin within 10 calendar days of award and completion mandated within 80 calendar days. The project scope encompasses an estimated 12-16 working days of construction activities, including demolition, insulation installation, siding installation, skirting installation, and final inspections. Work will be performed at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument in Idaho, specifically on modular buildings that currently feature gray wooden siding and require comprehensive exterior renovation. The solicitation has been amended three times to address various vendor questions regarding materials specifications, bond requirements, and project details, with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates applicable to the construction work.