Replace split rail fencing

The National Park Service Southeast Region is seeking contractors to replace deteriorated split rail fencing at three locations along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd and Franklin Counties, Virginia, including Smart View and Rocky Knob Picnic Areas. The procurement requires installation of new locust wood posts and rails with specific dimensional requirements, including posts of 6-1/2 feet minimum length and 5.5-6 inch diameter, while maintaining existing fence alignments and preserving the Appalachian cultural landscape. Contractors must demonstrate similar fence replacement experience, provide a technical approach narrative, and show project management capabilities as part of their technical submission. The contract will be awarded using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, with technical capability and past performance assessed on a pass/fail basis. Vendor questions are due by September 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST, with the Request for Quotes closing on September 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The contract value is estimated between $100,000 and $250,000 as a firm-fixed-price arrangement. The performance period is 90 calendar days from notice to proceed, with work scheduled to be completed by January 30, 2026, and construction activities restricted to May through October (excluding October). All work will be performed at the specified Blue Ridge Parkway locations in Virginia's Floyd and Franklin Counties. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award and comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations for both counties, with prevailing wages ranging from $11.86 to $38.80 per hour depending on trade classification.