Salem Maritime National Historic Site Central Wharf Dock Repair and Paint

The National Park Service Northeast Region is seeking a small business contractor to perform major lifecycle maintenance on the Central Wharf Dock at Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts. The project involves comprehensive repair and painting of a 20'x50'x5' steel floating dock, including removal and off-site restoration of the dock, associated gangways, pilings, and related infrastructure. Specific work requirements include repairing corroded steel components, preparing and painting exterior and interior surfaces, replacing framing and planking, and potentially adding external modifications to accommodate sea level rise. The solicitation (Number 140P4325R0016) is scheduled for release on SAM.gov on or about May 1, 2025, with contractors required to be registered in SAM.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications. A site visit will be announced in the final solicitation, and interested contractors are strongly encouraged to attend to fully understand the project requirements.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS Code 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations), with an estimated project magnitude between $250,000 and $500,000. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price procurement and will utilize Federal Construction Wage Rates specific to Essex County, Massachusetts. Contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to successfully complete the comprehensive dock rehabilitation, with a focus on marine infrastructure repair and restoration capabilities. The project timeline and specific performance periods will be detailed in the full solicitation document, which will provide comprehensive guidance on submission requirements, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria. Interested small businesses with expertise in marine construction and historical site infrastructure maintenance are encouraged to prepare competitive proposals for this National Park Service project.