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 clearing and maintaining sand at Ocean Beach within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, California. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The primary goal is to ensure safe visitor access and reduce excessive sand accumulation. Quotes are due by Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 5:00 pm PDT.
Purpose & Scope of Work
This solicitation (RFQ 140P8626Q0030) seeks services for recurring sand management. The scope includes mechanical relocation of beach sand away from the O'Shaughnessy Seawall, grading, and redistribution to specified distances (minimum 300-400 feet from stairwells). Services encompass mobilization, operation of heavy equipment suitable for beach environments, maintaining grading tolerances, establishing visitor safety controls, environmental protection, daily housekeeping, and coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562910 (Remediation Services) with a $25 million size standard.
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from the issuance of the purchase order. Preferred dates are May 11, 2026 – August 31, 2026 (PWS) or May 18, 2026 – August 31, 2026 (RFQ), with the final period determined at award.
- Place of Performance: Ocean Beach, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, California (beach zone between Stairwells 1-15).
- Response Due: Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 5:00 pm PDT.
Key Requirements & Submittals
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and possess a current and valid California Contractor State License (a favorable rating factor). Required submittals include a Service Work Schedule, Equipment List, CARB compliance documentation, Site Specific Safety Plan, Spill Response Plan, and Quality Control Plan. The contractor is responsible for providing portable sanitation, safety barricades, spill containment, and equipment maintenance. A site visit was previously conducted, and attendance at the prior solicitation's site visit is not required for this new solicitation.
Submission & Evaluation Criteria
Quotes must be submitted via email to patty_payne@ios.doi.gov with the subject line "Quote 140P8626Q0030". Award will be based on the best value to the government, considering:
- Price
- Relevant Experience: Construction projects within the last 3 years involving earth moving with heavy equipment.
- Past Performance: Projects within the last 5 years, assessing quality, efficiency, adherence to terms, timeliness, cooperativeness, customer satisfaction, and business relations.
- California Contractor License: Current and valid license is a favorable rating factor.
Amendments & Clarifications
Amendment 0001 clarified the California Contractor's License requirement, confirmed the previous site visit attendance is not mandatory, and provided guidance on FAR 52.212-3. Amendment 0002 addressed vendor questions regarding laydown areas (southern end of parking lot near stairwell 28, outside tide line), work completion time (up to 90 days, prompt completion advised), equipment parking (designated staging area, not on beach), grade level (flat, below seawall curvature), permits (city permit for laydown, no dig/cultural permits specified), finish smoothness (flat, minor windrows/tracks permissible), utility locates (contractor responsibility), and sand quantity (NPS has no estimate). The site visit sign-in sheet was also uploaded.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Patty Payne at Patty_Payne@nps.gov or 559-730-6435.