H--BOSTON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK - EASTON BUIDLING

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 140P4326Q0029 for Fire Pump Repair at Boston National Historical Park serves to:

• Provide responses to all questions received.

• Provide photographs of the fire pump and gaskets that require repair.

• The amendment provides visual information (photographs) related to the fire pump and its components, which may impact the understanding of the scope of work.

• No explicit changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are mentioned in this amendment. Bidders should review the provided photographs to inform their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to perform Fire Pump Repair at Boston National Historical Park. It constitutes the only solicitation, and written quotes are requested. A written solicitation will not be issued. The government anticipates awarding one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

• Repair of fire pump, including replacement of leaking gaskets (seals).

• Detailed description of requirements is in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated to be May 22, 2026, to June 5, 2026.

• Quotes are due by 1:00 PM ET on May 15, 2026.

• All quotes must be emailed to Jason_Albright@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on the following factors, approximately equal in importance to price:

  1. Technical Capability (including license, certification, and resume of performing individual; minimum of three examples of similar projects in size and scope within the last five years demonstrating technical expertise).
  2. Technical Experience (minimum of three examples of similar projects in size and scope within the last five years).
  3. Past Performance (three examples of recent projects within the past five years of similar size and scope, including specific details about each project).
  4. Price (evaluated for realism and reasonableness).

• The award will be made to the lowest-priced responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements.

• This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors.

• Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million.

• FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (NOV 2021), applies.

• FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021), applies.

• Offerors must submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (OCT 2025)(DEVIATION FEB 2025).

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to Jason Albright at Jason_Albright@ios.doi.gov no later than 1:00 PM ET on May 8, 2026.

• A site visit is not established; check in with project POC (Tonya Edwards, tonya_edwards@nps.gov) upon arrival.

• Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Statement of Work (SOW)

This SOW outlines the requirements for the repair of an existing Fire Pump gasket in the basement of the Easton Building located at 15 State Street, Boston, MA. The project includes a minor rebuild/repair of an Allis Chalmers fire pump, an open lid inspection of its interior components, and a laser shaft alignment.

• Demolition and Removal: Isolate and lock out the motor, set up and rig the pump casing lid, remove the rotating assembly, remove old packing, clean the area, inspect shaft sleeves, impeller, and lantern rings, and install the rotating assembly.

• Installation: Re-pack the pump, re-install the pump casing lid with a new gasket, replace glands, gland bolts, nuts, and washers, inspect bearings, clean the stuffing box area, clear packing box drain lines, perform laser shaft alignment, run and adjust packing, and return the pump to service.

• Testing and Commissioning: Include Fire Department details as required, including a BFD-required fire pump flow test (off-hours), and a fire watch while work is performed (staffing as required by BFD). Perform fire pump flow test as required.

• Training: Provide basic training to on-site staff on the operation and troubleshooting of the new control system.

• Removal of all obsolete components.

• Installation of new components.

• Documentation, including as-built drawings, wiring diagrams, and O&M manuals.

• Warranty information (minimum 1-year parts and labor) for all installed equipment.

Work to be completed within 14 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

All work to occur during regular business hours unless otherwise approved.

All work shall comply with Boston Fire Department requirements.

Contractor shall implement appropriate safety measures to protect building occupants and property.

Any cost overruns must be pre-approved by the Contracting Officer.

Larry Seaboyer, Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist, National Park Service Interior Region 1.

None.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (Wage Determination No.: 2015-4047, Revision No.: 32) applicable to the Service Contract Act. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in specific counties and towns within Massachusetts.

• Geographic Applicability: Specifies counties (Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk) and towns within Massachusetts where this determination applies.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job classifications (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that required fringe benefits follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits like Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week), Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706 rate), Vacation (based on years of service), and Holidays (eleven paid holidays) are detailed.
• Special Pay Differentials: Outlines hazardous pay differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard) and night/Sunday pay premiums.
• Uniform Allowance: Details requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Explains the process for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and benefit standards that must be paid to service employees working under the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs comply with these rates to be considered responsive and to meet contractual obligations. It directly impacts labor cost estimations for proposals.