Y--Cape Cod National Seashore- Marconi Site Vault Toi
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS), Northeast Region, is soliciting proposals for the turnkey installation of a double vault toilet at the Marconi Site, Cape Cod National Seashore, Wellfleet, MA. This requirement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The estimated magnitude of the requirement is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. Proposals are due by April 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This project involves the comprehensive construction and installation of a marine-grade modular double vault toilet system. The scope includes:
- Turnkey installation of the double vault toilet, providing all labor, materials, tools, and supervision.
- Site preparation, including selective demolition of existing elements, excavation, and sub-grade preparation.
- Construction of a new concrete slab on grade and approximately 30 linear feet of concrete walkway connecting to existing paths, ensuring ADA accessibility.
- Utility connections and site restoration.
- Compliance with the 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, American with Disability Act (ADA) requirements, and Massachusetts DEP regulations for sealed tanks.
- The vault system must have a minimum capacity of 2,000 gallons (2 x 1,000-gallon vaults).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to August 27, 2026 (120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed).
- Estimated Magnitude: $100,000.00 to $250,000.00
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 237110 - Water & Sewer Line Related Structures Construction
- Small Business Size Standard: $45M
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: April 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Via email to Samuel McKenzie (Samuel_McKenzie@nps.gov).
- Evaluation: Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process, considering technical factors, past performance, and price (price being an equally important factor).
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
- Subcontracting: Bidders should be aware of Limitation on Subcontracting requirements.
Key Clarifications & Site Visit
- Pre-proposal Questions Due: April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
- Site Visit: A site visit was scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET at Marconi Headquarters, 99 Marconi Site Rd, Wellfleet, MA.
- RFI Responses: Clarifications include approximate concrete walkway quantity (30 LF), no specific manufacturer required for vault toilets (must meet MassDEP, ABAAS, NPS), minimum 2,000-gallon vault capacity, no electrical/active utilities in utility room, off-site disposal of removed vegetation, permitted generator use, contractor responsibility for utility verification (including GPR), and requirement for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Submittals for the vault toilet system require documentation sealed by a Massachusetts licensed professional engineer.
- Wage Rates: Davis-Bacon Wage Rates (MA20260001) apply for various construction trades in Massachusetts.
Attachments
Numerous attachments provide detailed specifications, architectural and engineering drawings (floor plans, elevations, site plans), construction notes, and administrative provisions essential for proposal preparation.