Replace planks and repair pilings at bodie island

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region seeks replacement of planks and repair of pilings at the Bodie Island Lighthouse boardwalk and observation deck at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, with proposals due August 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. This is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Cape Hatteras National Seashore, 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, North Carolina 27954. The contract is firm fixed price with an estimated project magnitude between $250,000 and $500,000. Period of performance runs from September 15, 2026, through January 15, 2027, with 120 calendar days allowed to complete all work following a 30-day submittal period and approximately 30-day commencement window after award.

The scope covers only Base Bid work (Section 3 of the design drawings): replacement of the entire metal handrail system, installation of fiberglass pile wraps on all fiberglass piles in Section 3, removal and replacement of five metal brackets on piles, replacement of architectural roofing shingles with minimum 130 mph wind rating and ice-and-water shield installation, and deck plank replacement. Sections 1 and 2 are excluded. Structural lumber within 3 feet of water must meet UC5B specifications; all other lumber UC3B Above Ground. All fasteners must be replaced with new hot-dip galvanized or stainless-steel hardware; reuse is prohibited. The site superintendent must be the prime contractor's employee with no exceptions. Buy American and Davis-Bacon wage requirements apply; prevailing wage rates are established by General Decision Number NC20260069. An organized site visit is scheduled for July 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET at 8210 Lighthouse Day Drive, Nags Head, North Carolina 27959, requiring confirmation by July 8. Questions are due July 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Contractors must submit proposals via email to william_vazquez@ios.doi.gov with a completed SF-1442 form, technical proposal not exceeding 20 pages, capabilities and experience documentation, subcontractor information, at least three past performance questionnaires, and detailed cost proposal with prime and subcontractor cost breakout by division. A bid bond of 20 percent of the bid total is required. Successful offerors must furnish 100 percent performance and 100 percent payment bonds per Standard Forms 25 and 25A. Past performance must demonstrate previous experience with installation of boardwalk decking and pilings (clarified by Amendment 0002).

Evaluation criteria are Technical Approach (Factor A), Past Performance and Technical Capability (Factor B), and Cost Proposals (Factor C), with non-cost factors weighted as significantly more important than cost. The Government intends to award without discussion but reserves the right to establish a competitive range if necessary. NAICS code 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; PSC code Z2PA, Repair Or Alteration Of Recreation Facilities (Non-Building).