Lowell National Historical Park; Rehabilitate Bath

The National Park Service Northeast Region seeks bathroom rehabilitation and renovation at the Mogan Cultural Center of Lowell National Historical Park in Lowell, Massachusetts, with proposals due June 11 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Place of performance is Lowell, Massachusetts (40 French Street, Mogan Cultural Center). Work comprises selective demolition and new construction including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and general construction to modernize existing restroom facilities and achieve compliance with applicable building codes, plumbing and electrical codes, and ABA Accessibility Standards. The estimated project magnitude is $500,000 to $1,000,000 across two line items (first-floor and second-floor restroom renovations on a lump-sum basis). The contractor must commence work within 14 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete all work within 200 calendar days.

The solicitation specifies three single-source brand name products: Bradley Model VERGE LVQD1-WB2 lavatory sink units, Duraflex Hybri-Flex EQ seamless flooring system, and Koala Kare KB310-SSWM/KB311-SSWM baby changing stations. Toilet compartments must follow Bradley No-Site Bradmar Series 400 Sentinel specifications or approved equals. Concrete masonry units must be manufactured by Genest Concrete Works, Inc. or locally sourced equal. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price are required. NAICS 236220, PSC Z2JZ.

Mandatory site visits are scheduled for May 20 (11:00 a.m. EDT) and June 4 (9:00 a.m. EDT), both at the Mogan Cultural Center. Evaluation weighs technical approach, project experience, management experience, and past performance equally and collectively equal to price. Five amendments have been issued addressing RFIs, scope clarifications confirming work is limited to the Mogan Cultural Center only, drawing corrections for second-floor floor plan references, and site visit sign-in requirements. Prevailing wage rates apply per Department of Labor General Decision MA20260001.