F--CLEAR AND MAINTAIN SAND AT OCEAN BEACH
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for sand management services at Ocean Beach, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, California. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 140P8626Q0026), requires the clearing and maintenance of sand to ensure safe visitor access and reduce accumulation along the O'Shaughnessy Seawall. The NPS intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by Friday, May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform recurring sand management, including the mechanical relocation of beach sand away from the O'Shaughnessy Seawall. Sand must be redistributed a minimum of 300 feet from stairwells 1-10 and 400 feet from stairwells 10-15, graded to a uniform, flat grade. Services encompass mobilization, heavy equipment operation suitable for beach environments, maintaining grading tolerances, establishing visitor safety controls, environmental protection, daily housekeeping, and coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The primary work area is the beach zone between Stairwells 1 through 15.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from the issuance of the purchase order. The preferred performance window is May 11, 2026 – August 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 562910 (Remediation Services) with a $25 million size standard.
- Quotes Due: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
- Questions Due: Monday, April 27, 2026, by 10:00 AM PDT.
Key Requirements & Special Conditions
Offerors must provide proof of a California Contractor License Classification "A" or similar. This license can be held by a local representative subcontractor performing the on-site work. No bond clauses are included as this is a service contract. All services must comply with NPS regulations, federal, state, and local laws, and minimize disruption to visitors. Authorized service hours are 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday (daylight hours only), with weekend/holiday work requiring COR approval. A Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP), Spill Response Plan, and Quality Control Plan are among the required submittals. Bidders must adhere to the Service Contract Act Wage Determination for San Francisco and San Mateo Counties.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to patty_payne@ios.doi.gov with the subject line "Quote 140P8626Q0026". Award will be based on best value to the government, considering Price, Relevant Experience (construction projects involving earth moving with heavy equipment in the last 3 years), and Past Performance (projects in the last 5 years). Attachment 4, the Technical Information Form, must be completed to detail quoter information, proposed team, and relevant experience/past performance.
Amendments & Important Notes
Amendment 0001 updated the mandatory site visit details. The site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Contractors must register in advance by contacting Anthony DuBois at (415)705-9619 or anthony_dubois@nps.gov. The meeting location is Stairwell 3, Ocean Beach Promenade (37.77546747850782, -122.5118259535223), San Francisco, CA 94121. Amendment 0002 clarified the California Contractor License requirement and confirmed no bond clauses. All interested parties must be registered in SAM.