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Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation #140P5126Q0023 for the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site's Building Rehabilitation and Preservation project.

• Scope of Window Restoration: The scope for historic windows is limited to in-place preservation (cleaning, paint stabilization, glazing repair, weatherstripping as applicable). Forced restoration of operability is not required if it risks damaging original sash, trim, and plaster.
• Set-Aside: The requirement is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms.
• Lead Paint: Lead paint testing, containment, and abatement (RRP Rule compliance) are within the contractor's scope.

This Q&A clarifies the scope of work for window restoration, confirms the SDVOSB set-aside, and explicitly includes lead paint remediation within the contractor's responsibilities.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides responses to questions received regarding the solicitation and includes an updated price schedule.

• Attachment 0006: Questions and Answers

• Attachment 0007: Updated Priced Schedule

• The period of performance has been updated to 05/25/2026 to 11/25/2026.

• The project is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms.

• Lead paint testing, containment, and abatement (RRP Rule compliance) is within the contractor's scope.

• For windows that are undamaged but currently inoperable, the scope is limited to in-place preservation (cleaning, paint stabilization, glazing repair, weatherstripping) rather than forced restoration of operability.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a price schedule associated with Solicitation Number 140P5126Q0023 for the "Provide Structural Stabilization of Porch Beams Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site" project. It requires bidders to provide pricing for the specified CLIN.

• Solicitation Number: 140P5126Q0023
• Project Title: Provide Structural Stabilization of Porch Beams Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
• Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): 00010
• CLI Title: "Provide Structural Stabilization of Porch Beams, Exterior Wood Siding Repair & Replacement, Window & Door Rehabilitation + UV Protective Reglazing, Limited Masonry Repairs for Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Tuskegee, Alabama in accordance with the attached statement of work (SOW)."
• Quantity: 1
• Unit of Measure: LS (Lot)
• Unit Price: To be filled by bidder
• Total Price: To be filled by bidder
• Cost Breakdown: Requires a breakout of costs for Materials, Equipment, Labor, Travel, Mobilization, Demobilization, Overhead, and Profit.
• Required Bidder Information: Authorized Signature, Date, Offeror's Cage Code, and Offeror's Unique Entity Number (UEIN).

Bidders must complete and submit this price schedule with their proposals. It details the specific work item for which pricing is required and outlines the expected cost breakdown. The "TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE" fields on both the "Price Quote" and "Cost Breakdown" sheets must be completed by the offeror.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item for the National Park Service, Contracting Operations East (ConOps East). The project involves structural stabilization of porch beams, exterior wood siding repair and replacement, window and door rehabilitation with UV protective reglazing, limited masonry repairs, exterior safety and visitor access preparation, and artifact and interior protection for the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site in Tuskegee, Alabama.

• Structural Stabilization of Porch Beams: Includes temporary shoring, replacement of 14 deteriorated 12x12 wood beams, treatment with preservatives, repair of beam pockets and fascia.

• Exterior Wood Siding Repair & Replacement: Repair or replace up to 2,500 sq ft of siding, matching original profiles and finish. Includes installation of moisture barriers and flashing.

• Window & Door Rehabilitation: Repair or replace windows (up to 60% of units), reglaze with UV-filtering glass, restore operability, and install weatherstripping.

• Exterior Safety & Visitor Access Preparation: Stabilize flooring, stair rails, thresholds, and trim along visitor routes; install protective barriers; ensure egress pathways meet safety requirements.

• Artifact & Interior Protection: Protect furnishings and interiors with museum-standard coverings.

• Work must be completed within 8 months of construction activity.

• Contract Type: Single Firm-Fixed Price Contract.

• Evaluation Basis: Best Value - Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Period of Performance: 05/25/2026 to 11/25/2026.

• Proposal Submission: Quotes are due May 08, 2026, 1:00pm EDT. Must be submitted electronically to edward_dingle@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Price, Technical Ability and Approach, and Past Performance. Technical Capability and Past Performance combined are approximately equal to cost or price.

• Questions Deadline: Questions must be submitted in writing by May 11, 2026, 1:00pm EDT to edward_dingle@ios.doi.gov.

• Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• NAICS Code: 238130, Framing Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19,000,000.00.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and self-certified under NAICS Code 238130.

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

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

• A site visit is scheduled for May 08, 2026, 12:00pm CDT.

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

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work outlines the "TUIN OAKS- Emergency Rehabilitation Approach 2026" project, aimed at correcting critical exterior deterioration, stabilizing structural elements, improving environmental protection, and conducting targeted investigations for future rehabilitation of Booker T. Washington's home, "The Oaks," at the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site. The goal is to ensure the building can safely reopen for public use.

Contractors will be responsible for furnishing labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and documentation to complete the following tasks:

• Structural Stabilization – Porch Beams: Includes temporary shoring, removal and replacement of fourteen (14) deteriorated 12x12 wood support beams (approx. 400 LF) with like-kind materials, treatment of replacement beams, repair of existing beam pockets, repair/replacement of fascia (up to 150 LF), and photographic/written documentation.
• Exterior Wood Siding Repair & Replacement: Repair or replace up to 2,500 sq ft of deteriorated exterior wood siding using preservation-appropriate methods, fabricating and installing siding to match original profiles, installing moisture barriers, flashing, and underlayment, and repainting surfaces.
• Window & Door Rehabilitation + UV Protective Reglazing: Repair window sash components, muntins, glazing putty, and hardware. Replace deteriorated windows as needed (up to 60% of total units). Reglaze all windows with UV-filtering conservation-grade glass or approved UV film. Restore operability of all windows and doors, and install weatherstripping.
• Exterior Safety & Visitor Access Preparation: Stabilize flooring, stair rails, thresholds, and loose trim along visitor routes. Install temporary protective barriers/stanchions for visitor safety and ensure egress pathways meet life-safety requirements.
• Artifact & Interior Protection: Protect furnishings, floors, and interior finishes using museum-standard coverings and enclosures, and coordinate with NPS curatorial staff.

Work shall be completed within 8 months of construction activity.

All work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, NPS Historic Preservation & Cultural Resource Guidelines, applicable IBC, NEC, IMC, and life-safety codes, and NPS museum property protection standards.

Work must adhere to OSHA, EPA, NFPA, Federal, State, and local regulations. A contractor safety plan addressing confined spaces, heavy equipment, visitor safety, traffic, trenching, HAZMAT, emergency response, and training is required. "Green" products should be used where possible. HAZMAT must be pre-approved. Work is restricted to normal operating hours (8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday) unless otherwise approved.

Patrick Williams, Tuskegee Institute NHS.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5925, Revision No. 3) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in Alabama County of Macon, Alabama.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles, ranging from administrative support and clerical to technical and transportation roles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each listed occupation.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing." The document details Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and specific Health & Welfare benefits for EO 13706 ($5.09 per hour or $203.60 per week).
• Includes notes on Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706), Vacation, and Holidays.
• Outlines requirements for Hazardous Pay Differential (8% or 4%) and Uniform Allowance.
• Details the Conformance Process for additional classifications not listed in the wage determination.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in the specified geographic area. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals and ensures compliance with federal labor laws. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums for all covered employees.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) attached to Solicitation Number 140P5126Q0023. Its purpose is to gather feedback from previous clients regarding the contractor's performance on similar services. This information will be used as source selection information for the current proposal.

• Contractor Identification: Section for the offeror's name, phone, and fax.
• Current or Historical Contract Information: Fields to detail the referenced contract, including contract number, value, period of performance, and a description of items provided.
• Evaluation Criteria: Definitions for performance ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) based on meeting contractual requirements, issues, and corrective actions.
• Specific Questions: The questionnaire asks for ratings and comments on:
  • Overall Performance
  • Timeliness and ability to resolve timeliness problems
  • Quality of Work (specifically mentioning "Quality of Shipments")
  • Overall Rating (considering requirements, schedule, and price)
• Contact Information: Fields for the POC name, phone number, and email address of the person completing the questionnaire.

Bidders must ensure this questionnaire is completed accurately and submitted by the deadline (prior to the closing of RFP #140P5126Q0023). The feedback provided in this questionnaire directly impacts the "Past Performance" evaluation factor of the proposal. Accurate and positive feedback is crucial for a successful bid.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a solicitation price schedule, providing the structure for bidders to submit their pricing for the "Provide Rehab Repairs to Control Tower and Observation Deck Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site" opportunity. It includes a breakdown for Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and specific tasks.

• Solicitation Number: 140P5126Q0001
• Project Title: Provide Rehab Repairs to Control Tower and Observation Deck Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
• CLIN 00010: Covers historical preservation team services for the Control Tower Observation Deck repair and Fire Escape System replacement.
• Cost Breakdown: Includes tasks for "Repair Control Tower Observation Deck" and "Replace the Fire Escape," with categories for Equipment, Labor, Travel, Mobilization, Demobilization, Overhead, and Profit.
• Required Information: Bidders must provide their Offeror's Cage Code and Unique Entity Number (UEI).

Bidders must use this schedule to detail their proposed costs for the CLINs and tasks outlined. The "TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE" fields for each CLIN and task, as well as the overall total, must be completed. This document is critical for proposal preparation and will be used to evaluate the financial aspect of the bid.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides essential information regarding a mandatory site visit for the "Structural Stabilization of Porch Beams, Exterior Wood Siding Repair & Replacement, Window & Door Rehabilitation + UV Protective Reglazing, Limited Masonry Repairs for Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site" opportunity.

• Location: Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Oaks (Booker T. Washington Home), 905 W Montgomery Road, Tuskegee, Alabama 36083.
• Date & Time: Friday, May 08, 2026, at 12:00 PM (CDT).
• Purpose of Inspection: To ascertain local conditions affecting operations and costs.
• Question Submission: All questions must be submitted electronically in writing to edward_dingle@nps.gov no later than Monday, May 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM (EDT). No telephonic questions will be accepted. Oral questions at the site visit will not qualify terms and conditions.
• RSVP: All parties planning to attend must RSVP to Mr. Patrick Williams (patrick_williams@nps.gov or 334.421.3175) no later than Thursday, May 07, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT for planning purposes.
• Site Visit Contact: Mr. Patrick Williams.

Attendance at this site inspection is considered vital for preparing a competitive and cost-effective quote. Failure to attend may not be used as a justification for omissions or miscalculations. This document outlines the specific details for attending the site visit, including location, time, RSVP requirements, and the process for submitting questions. It emphasizes that no individual site inspections will be offered.