Saint Gaudens National Historical Park - REPAIR FO

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Northeast Region is seeking construction services to repair the foundation at the historic Blow-Me-Down Mill at Saint Gaudens National Historical Park in Cornish, New Hampshire. The scope of work includes controlled demolition of concrete wall encasement, stone and brick masonry restoration, concrete foundation repair, water management, and site restoration at this historic grist mill structure. The project requires specialized expertise in historic preservation, masonry work, and environmental protection measures including wood turtle habitat preservation. The contract will be awarded using a best value continuum tradeoff process that evaluates technical approach, project experience, past performance, and pricing. The original solicitation was posted on April 29, 2025, with multiple amendments extending the proposal due date to June 30, 2025, and contractors have received responses to multiple requests for information to clarify project specifications.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with an estimated contract value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The performance period is scheduled from June 16, 2025, to December 15, 2025, providing approximately six months for completion of the restoration work. The project includes nine primary bid items with specific quantities such as 5 cubic yards of concrete foundation repair, 22 square feet of stone masonry building wall surface repairs, and 8 linear feet of brick masonry repairs, along with optional additional work items. Work will be performed at the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site in Cornish, New Hampshire, requiring contractors to comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements and federal subcontracting limitations. The solicitation includes comprehensive technical specifications, construction drawings, wetlands permits, and detailed environmental protection requirements for this sensitive historic preservation project.