Repair Headquarters Fire Main - Joshua Tree Nation

The National Park Service Pacific West Region is seeking a contractor to repair the fire main at Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters in California. The project involves replacing approximately 100 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron fire suppression water pipe that was damaged, potentially by an earthquake, with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping rated for 250 PSI working pressure. Contractors must be state-licensed General or Plumbing Contractors and provide three examples of similar projects completed within the past five years, along with qualifications for key personnel and prior relevant experience. The solicitation requires completion of a Performance Verification Test and includes restoration of approximately 155 square feet of asphalt and a 6-foot wide by 64-foot long concrete sidewalk section that must be removed for the repair. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 2, 2025, at 8 AM, with quotes due by July 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Amendment #2 extended the original closing date and provided clarifications to contractor questions.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing Contractors, with an estimated project value between $50,000 and $100,000. The work will be performed at Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters located at 74485 National Park Drive in Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County, California. The contract period of performance spans from July 28, 2025, to October 31, 2025, with a requirement to complete all work within 60 days after receiving the Notice to Proceed. Work hours are restricted to 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. The contractor must coordinate with park maintenance staff and have a National Park Service archeologist present during excavation activities, and must provide a one-year labor warranty with response to warranty service calls within three calendar days.