HOSP 318915 Rehabilitate Park Bathhouses

The National Park Service (NPS) Denver Service Center is soliciting proposals for the rehabilitation of multiple historic bathhouses at Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas. The project encompasses comprehensive renovation work for the Buckstaff, Libbey, Maurice, and Fordyce Bathhouses, including mechanical systems upgrades, structural improvements, and historic preservation efforts. The solicitation (140P2025R0004) will be evaluated using a best value tradeoff process with seven technical factors in descending order of importance: Technical Approach, Project Experience, Management Approach, Schedule, Key Personnel Experience, Past Performance, and Small Business Participation. Proposals are due by February 7, 2025, with a pre-bid site visit conducted on January 16, 2025. The contract requires a bid guarantee of 20% or $3,000,000, whichever is less, and contractors must demonstrate significant experience in historic rehabilitation and complex building systems restoration.

The contract is an unrestricted full and open competition with no specific small business set-aside, though the NPS has established subcontracting goals for various small business categories. The total project magnitude exceeds $10,000,000, with a contract performance period of 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The work will take place at the Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, specifically focusing on the bathhouses located on Bathhouse Row, a National Historic Landmark district. Contractors must navigate complex requirements including preservation of historic materials, coordination with ongoing bathhouse operations, and adherence to strict technical specifications. Key performance requirements include maintaining pedestrian access, protecting existing utilities, and working around active park facilities. The project involves extensive mechanical, electrical, and structural upgrades while preserving the historic character of these early 20th-century bathhouse facilities.