CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLISH COOPERTOWN RESTAURANT AT EV
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 proposals for the demolition of the Coopertown Restaurant at Everglades National Park, Florida. This project involves the abatement of hazardous materials, complete demolition of the structure, and site elevation. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
The project requires the demolition of a 1,440-square-foot wood-frame structure, the Coopertown Restaurant, which contains asbestos siding and lead-based paint. Key tasks include:
- Abatement and disposal of all hazardous materials in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Complete demolition of the restaurant building.
- Disposal of all debris and hazardous materials at licensed facilities.
- Backfilling and compacting the site with clean aggregate material to achieve a finished elevation of 9.2 feet NAVD88.
- Maintaining the functionality and safety of adjacent airboat operations throughout the project.
- Mobilization, establishment of erosion control, and disconnection of utilities.
- Stabilization of exposed soils and site cleanup for future development.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $75,000 and $150,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: March 23, 2026, to May 22, 2026 (60 days after Notice to Proceed)
- Delivery Date: May 22, 2026
- Proposals Due: March 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must be designated as a Total Small Business in their SAM.gov registration. Proposals must be submitted via email to william_vazquez@nps.gov. Evaluation will consider:
- Technical Approach
- Past Performance (using the provided questionnaire)
- Experience
- Technical Capability
- Cost Proposals Performance and Payment bonds will be required from the successful offeror.
Special Requirements & Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Contractors must confirm attendance via email by February 23, 2026.
- Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email by February 26, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. ET. Answers will be posted as an amendment around March 2, 2026.
- The contractor must provide a site superintendent who is a prime contractor's employee.
- Compliance with federal wage determination (GDN FL20260215 for Miami-Dade County), OSHA, EPA, and state/local safety and environmental laws is mandatory.
- Required submittals include a Hazard Analysis & Safety Plan, Hazardous Materials Abatement Plan, Demolition & Disposal Plan, and Project Schedule.