RFP Patten Hall Renovations, United States Merchant Marine Academy

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is soliciting proposals for renovation of Patten Hall at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 236220), with sealed offers due September 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time. Government-hosted site visits are scheduled for September 1 and September 3, 2026, both at 9:00 AM.

The scope encompasses comprehensive renovation of the historic Patten Hall Medical Clinic including repair and refurbishment of multiple floor types, walls, ceilings, interior and exterior doors; lead and asbestos abatement; painting; plumbing repairs and replacement; ADA-compliant ramp replacement and installation; and installation of a new backup generator to power critical medical infrastructure. Work must be performed during normal business hours (7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday) unless the Contracting Officer approves otherwise.

The contract is firm-fixed-price with a 365-calendar-day performance period from the award date. Offerors must submit technical and price proposals including three examples of similar projects completed within the past seven years and proof of relevant qualifications and credentials for work in Nassau County, New York. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price are required, along with comprehensive general liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence and automobile liability insurance of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence.

All work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, federal and state lead and asbestos abatement regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal codes. Evaluation uses a Highest Technically Rated with Fair and Reasonable Price approach, with technical factors (technical approach and experience) weighted as the primary criterion and price as secondary. The Contracting Officer is Theodore Nigro (theodore.nigro@dot.gov); the Contracting Officer's Representative is Kim Hathaway (hathawayk@usmma.edu).