Nebe replace carpet in visitor center

The National Park Service, Contracting Operations East is seeking flooring contractors to remove and replace approximately 4,000 square feet of carpet in the Visitor Center and Corson Building at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The work includes complete carpet removal, glue and residue removal, installation of new padding and carpet, molding replacement, and touch-up painting, with special care required to preserve historic flooring and walls in compliance with Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act. Contractors must provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the project. The solicitation uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation process, with technical factors including proposed equipment, safety plan, work plan, and past performance all weighted equally. Key dates include pre-proposal questions due August 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET, a mandatory site visit on August 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM ET, and proposals due August 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM local time.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238330 (Flooring Contractors) with a size standard of $19.0 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, with no incumbent contractors identified in the solicitation documents. Work must commence within 7 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and be completed within 30 calendar days, with the overall performance period running from August 20, 2025 through September 30, 2025. The project location is 33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, with work hours restricted to 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The National Park Service will handle furniture removal and reinstallation, while contractor personnel will be escorted by NPS staff for security purposes throughout the project.