Replace 2ND division flagpoles

The National Park Service is seeking a contractor to procure and install two new 40-foot commercial-grade aluminum electrically operated flagpoles with complete foundations, internal wiring, controls, and connections to existing electrical infrastructure at the Second Division Infantry Memorial in Washington, DC. The contractor must demolish and remove the existing flagpoles, furnish and install the new poles with powder-coated white finish and automatic control systems, and complete all work within 60 days of notice to proceed during standard business hours (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday). Key contract requirements include conducting a thorough field survey prior to bidding, submitting material specifications and product data for approval, maintaining an on-site English-speaking supervisor, and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal codes and OSHA standards. The evaluation criteria include price, relevant experience demonstrated through three examples of similar projects completed within the past five years, and past performance. The offer due date is April 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for March 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT at the corner of Constitution Avenue NW and 16th Street NW, with RSVP required by March 24, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside with no current incumbent identified, and the NAICS code is 332323 (Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis with a performance period from May 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026, and contractors must submit pricing in three line items: materials, labor/equipment/installation, and total indirect costs. The prevailing wage determination for the District of Columbia applies to this project, with wage rates ranging approximately from $11.67 to $59.50 per hour depending on the construction classification, and contractors must maintain insurance coverage of $100,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, and $100,000 property damage. The place of performance is Constitution Avenue NW and 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004, and electronic payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contracting officer is Juan Roman (juan_roman@ios.doi.gov, 617-939-1144), and the Contracting Officer's Representative is Jack Gibbons (jack_gibbons@nps.gov).