Nicodemus NHS - Tuckpoint Masonry & Painting

The National Park Service Midwest Region is soliciting quotations for tuckpoint masonry and exterior painting services at the Nicodemus National Historic Site in Kansas under Solicitation 140P6026Q0003. The work scope includes cleaning approximately 3,747 square feet of exterior stone and brick surfaces to remove organic growth and dirt, removing and replacing approximately 375 square feet of loose and cracked mortar to three times the joint width depth, and inspecting and replacing glazing on approximately 16 multiple-pane steel frame windows. Award will be made to the offeror providing best value based on price, technical capability, and prior experience, with prevailing wage rates required per the Construction Wage Determination dated January 2, 2026. Contractors must possess specialized stone repointing expertise and experience, as experience in only standard masonry installation is insufficient; additionally, contractors must submit an Accident Prevention Plan, project schedule, Schedule of Values, quality control plan, and proof of subcontractor labor compliance before work begins. Quotations are due by February 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT, with questions accepted until three calendar days after the mandatory pre-award site visit held on February 4, 2026; quotations must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days.

This is a total small business set-aside acquisition under NAICS code 238140 (Masonry Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract period of performance is 90 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion targeted for May 25, 2026. The contractor must obtain a Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit equal to 100 percent of the contract value within 10 calendar days after award. Work is to be performed at 304 Washington Avenue, Bogue, Kansas 67625, with work hours restricted to 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding the last two weeks of July and first week of August due to the township homecoming event. Interior work coordination must occur on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when the visitor center is closed, and the contractor must provide one-year construction warranties and all manufacturer warranty information organized by specification division.