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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Solicitation for a Design Bid-Build project to repair a drainage issue at Tour Stop 7, Saratoga National Historical Park. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The primary objective is to address groundwater seep drainage and restore the affected area. Proposals are due by February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive drainage improvements, including:
- Grading and Drainage System Installation: Construction of swales, stone drainage layers, geotextile, underdrains, stormwater piping, and drain basins.
- Site Restoration: Fine grading, installation of erosion blankets, and seeding to restore the landscape.
- Pavement Work: Saw cutting, asphalt removal, milling, and full-depth asphalt replacement/overlay.
- Archeological Monitoring: Mandatory archeological monitoring services during all ground-disturbing activities, including background research, artifact cataloging (using ICMS), and report preparation.
- Tree removal will be performed by others prior to construction.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Sixty (60) days after the Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Dates: Start 03/16/2026, Completion 05/18/2026.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM.
- Virtual Site Visit: February 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST via Microsoft Teams.
- Proposal Deadline: February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Submissions require two volumes: Volume I (Technical Proposal) and Volume II (Business and Price Proposal). Evaluation will follow a Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process, considering technical approach, schedule, past performance, and price. A detailed Contract Price Schedule Template (Attachment 5) is provided, requiring pricing for CLIN 1 ("Drainage, Grading and Associated Work") and CLIN 2 ("Archeological Monitoring and Reporting"). Performance bonds are required.
Additional Notes
Amendment 0001, posted on February 13, 2026, provides site visit questions and answers; the proposal deadline remains unchanged. Bidders must adhere to prevailing wage rates as detailed in the Wage Determination (Attachment 4). Site access is limited, and coordination with the Government is essential as they will occupy the premises during construction. Work hours are generally restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.