Stea-replace maint of way bldg windows

The Department of the Interior's National Park Service is seeking a contractor to replace 21 steel and 2 wooden single-pane, non-insulated exterior windows at the Maintenance of Way Building located at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This firm fixed-price construction project requires the installation of new thermal insulated window units that match original specifications while maintaining the historic character of the 1952 building, including the use of obscure glass for bathroom windows and small lites of glass with thermal break muntins to preserve the historic appearance. The contractor must provide key personnel including a Project Manager, Superintendent, Historic Preservation Specialist, Quality Control Manager, and Site Safety Manager, each with 2-5 years of minimum experience. Evaluation criteria will assess technical approach, management approach, experience, and past performance of submitted proposals. The solicitation has been amended multiple times, with the current response deadline extended to July 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM, and the original due date was July 9, 2025.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Total Small Business set-aside program, with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, representing a significant opportunity for qualified small business contractors in the finish carpentry and building components sector. The project involves replacing a total of 23 windows and must be completed within 120 calendar days, with the contract performance period scheduled from July 30, 2025, to December 1, 2025. Work must be conducted between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, at the Steamtown National Historic Site facility located at 150 South Washington Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the window replacement including removal of existing windows, lead paint abatement, installation of new units, masonry repairs, and painting of window frames in specified colors while ensuring compliance with historic preservation standards and achieving a minimum 50% waste diversion from landfills.