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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to perform complete repainting of the structural steel elevator shaft and full replacement of deteriorated lift cables within Mammoth Cave National Park. The work is technically complex due to the confined, damp, and enclosed vertical shaft environment.

• Repainting of the 270-foot-high steel elevator support structure.

• Replacement of all deteriorated elevator lift cables.

• Cleaning and preparing all structural steel framing, ladders, landings, and other exposed steel elements.

• Applying rust-inhibitive primer and high-performance epoxy topcoats.

• Installation of new elevator lift cables conforming to NEII and ANSI A17.1 code requirements.

• Implementation of ventilation, containment, environmental, and worker safety controls.

• Strict environmental controls to prevent contamination within the cave.

• Quality assurance testing, certifications, and shaft restoration.

• Contract Type: Single Firm-Fixed Price Contract.

• Period of Performance: Estimated to be from 06/01/2026 to 03/01/2027.

• Performance and payment bonds required at 100% of contract price within 10 days of award.

• Insurance certificate required with minimum coverage of $50,000 per person, $100,000 per occurrence, and $100,000 per property, submitted within 10 days of award.

• Submission Due Date: May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

• Quotes must be submitted electronically to edward_dingle@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best Value – Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical Ability and Approach, and Past Performance.

• Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price.

• Quotes must be rated acceptable in all evaluated areas to be deemed acceptable.

• Questions must be submitted in writing via email by May 07, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT.

• Set Aside: 100% Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), with a small business size standard of $22,000,000.00.

• Offerors must have current Representation and Certifications in SAM.gov and be registered in SAM.gov.

• A site visit is scheduled for May 04, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 dated March 13, 2026.

• Attachments include Statement of Work, Wage Determination, Price Schedule, Site Visit Information, and Past Performance Questionnaire.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-4679, Revision No. 30) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for work performed in Edmonson County, Kentucky.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles, ranging from administrative and clerical roles to technical, health, and service occupations.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and specific provisions for Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Includes notes on hazardous pay differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard) and uniform allowances.
• Outlines the conformance process for occupations not explicitly listed.

This wage determination is critical for any bidder on a federal contract in Edmonson County, Kentucky, that is subject to the Service Contract Act. Bidders must use these rates to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these wage and benefit requirements can lead to bid disqualification or contract non-compliance. It ensures that employees performing contract work are paid at least the minimum rates established by the Department of Labor.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing schedule for Solicitation Number 140P5126Q0021, related to the "Provide Maintenance Repairs for Elevator Cables and Painting of Structure" project at Mammoth Cave National Park. It details the expected costs for the base contract and any option line items.

• Solicitation Number: 140P5126Q0021
• Project Title: Provide Maintenance Repairs for Elevator Cables and Painting of Structure
• Location: Mammoth Cave National Park, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
• Line Item 1: "Provide Maintenance Repairs for Elevator Cables and Painting of Structure" is a Lump Sum (LS) item with a quantity of 1 and a Unit Price and Total Price of $0.0.
• Cost Breakdowns Sheet: Includes categories for Total Material Cost, Total Labor Cost, Total Equipment Cost, and Total Direct Construction Costs for "Elevator Lift Cable" and "Painting of structural steel elevator shaft," all with $0.0 values.

Offerors are required to submit an offer that includes pricing for all base and option line items. Failure to provide pricing for all items may result in an unacceptable proposal. Bidders must provide the total price for lump-sum items and unit price with extended total price for unit-priced items. Costs for work not explicitly listed should be included in related items. The document specifies that in case of calculation errors, the unit price governs, and in case of summation errors, the corrected amounts govern. Totals and extended prices should be rounded to whole dollars.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides information regarding a mandatory site visit for an upcoming solicitation (RFP # 140P5126Q0021). The site visit is intended for interested parties to assess local conditions that may affect the conduct of operations and costs for the repainting of a structural steel elevator shaft and replacement of lift cables at Mammoth Cave.

• Project Description: Repainting of structural steel elevator shaft (approx. 270 vertical feet) and full replacement of deteriorated lift cables.
• Work Involved: Environmental containment and shaft ventilation, lift cable removal and installation, SSPC-compliant surface prep and epoxy painting, hot work/fire watch, and strict environmental controls.
• Location: Mammoth Cave National Park, 1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky 42259.
• Date and Time: Monday, May 04, 2026, at 09:00 AM EST.
• Questions Submission: All questions must be submitted electronically in writing to edward_dingle@nps.gov no later than Wednesday, May 06, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. No telephonic questions will be accepted. A summary of Q&A will be provided as an amendment.
• Site Visit RSVP: Parties planning to attend must RSVP by Friday, May 01, 2026, 3:00 PM EST to Christopher D. Parker (Christopher_Parker@nps.gov or 479-597-0901).
• Important Note: No individual site inspections will be offered.

Attendance at this site inspection is considered vital for preparing a competitive and cost-effective quote. Failure to attend may not be used as justification for omissions or miscalculations in proposals. It is highly advantageous for interested parties to have qualified representation at the site inspection. Information gathered during the site visit is crucial for understanding the scope and potential challenges of the project.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for the cyclic repainting of a 270-foot-high steel elevator support structure and the replacement of all deteriorated elevator lift cables within the vertical elevator shaft at Mammoth Cave National Park.

• Cleaning and preparing all structural steel framing, ladders, landings, and other exposed steel elements within the elevator shaft.

• Applying rust-inhibitive primer and high-performance epoxy topcoats to prepared surfaces.

• Installing new elevator lift cables conforming to NEII and ANSI A17.1 code requirements.

• Implementing ventilation, containment, environmental, and worker safety controls in a damp and enclosed vertical shaft environment.

• The work is located within the vertical elevator shaft of Mammoth Cave National Park's primary visitor elevator.

• The shaft descends approximately 270 feet into the cave system.

• The work environment is damp, confined, and may have elevated humidity and condensation.

• Stringent adherence to environmental controls, air quality, and worker safety is required per OSHA 1926, NFPA 101, and NPS cave protection standards.

• Contractor must confine operations to designated areas and ensure the elevator shaft is closed to the public and park staff during construction.

• Protective barriers and guards are required at access points.

• Damage to cave walls, formations, or park facilities must be prevented and remediated at the Contractor's expense.

• No fuel-powered equipment is allowed in the shaft; only low-VOC, OSHA-compliant, explosion-proof equipment is permitted.

• Contractor must install negative-pressure ventilation with HEPA and LEL monitoring.

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 compliant fall protection, scaffolding, and confined space protocols are mandatory.

• All personnel must be trained in elevator shaft safety.

• Hot Work operations require a site-specific Hot Work Permit Program and presence of fire watch personnel and extinguishers.

• Prior to mobilization, submit plans for surface prep and painting, containment/ventilation, lift cable specifications, safety, work schedule, equipment/paint data, and subcontractor qualifications.

• Includes final cleaning, surface restoration, demobilization, and submission of punch list completion, as-built logs, paint batch reports, vapor test logs, photo documentation, warranty documents, and certified test results for lift cables.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) for Solicitation # 140P5126Q0021. It is used by the National Park Service to gather feedback on a contractor's performance for a previous or current contract. This information will be used in the evaluation of quotes for the upcoming project.

• Contract Information: Details about the referenced contract, including number, value, period of performance, and a description of services provided.
• Contact Information: Fields for the alternate Point of Contact (POC) for the questionnaire and the Offeror's contact details.
• Performance Evaluation: Sections to rate the contractor's performance in areas such as meeting requirements, timeliness, ability to resolve timeliness problems, quality of work, and overall rating. This includes definitions for performance ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, N/A).
• Comments: Space for detailed narratives to support the ratings provided.

Bidders must ensure that the entity they list as a reference completes this questionnaire accurately and favorably. The feedback provided in this document directly impacts the past performance evaluation, which is a significant factor in the overall award decision for Solicitation # 140P5126Q0021. Bidders should also ensure their contact information is correct and that they have provided the correct contract information for their references.