Service, Conserve Metal Fixtures and Commemorative

The National Park Service Contracting Operations East, South Contracting Office is seeking a contractor to perform conservation services for metal fixtures and commemorative plaques at the San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico. The solicitation, numbered 140P5425Q0004, requires a professional conservator to clean, restore, and protect various metal plaques and railings, including World Heritage Site plaques, a National Register plaque, and metal rails at specific historic locations. The government will award a Firm-Fixed Price Contract based on best value, evaluating price, technical ability, completion time, and past performance. Interested contractors must submit quotes via email to Tony_Eusebio@nps.gov by January 29, 2025, and must provide detailed documentation including company information, SAM UEI number, and a comprehensive technical approach. Questions regarding the solicitation were due by January 17, 2025, and a questions and responses document has been issued to provide additional clarification.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with a performance period from January 31, 2025, to January 31, 2026. The work will be performed at the San Juan National Historic Site, located at 501 Norzagaray Street in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with activities scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm. The scope of work includes treating two World Heritage Site plaques, a National Register plaque, a 65th Infantry plaque, a political prisoners plaque, an Old San Juan plaque, four rails and two pins at Bastion del Carmen, and metal rails at the WWII Battery at La Princesa. Contractors must provide their own transportation and comply with NPS policies, OSHA regulations, and professional conservation standards. The project requires a professional conservator to directly supervise all work, with treatment involving cleaning surfaces, removing oxidized patina, applying corrosion inhibitors, and implementing protective coatings. Liability insurance coverage of $50,000 per person, $100,000 per occurrence, and $100,000 for property damage is required.