FOSM - Interpretive Overlook Rehabilitation
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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.
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), Midwest Region, is soliciting sealed bids for the Interpretive Overlook Rehabilitation project at Fort Smith National Historic Site in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This project involves the construction of an outdoor exhibit and river overlook. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due March 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
Project Scope
This construction project focuses on re-establishing a flood-resilient interpretive overlook along the Arkansas River, emphasizing the 19th-century Native American migration period. Key deliverables include:
- Construction of an outdoor exhibit and river overlook (approx. 2,000 SF concrete).
- Installation of 9 ornamental trees, 17 tons of boulders, and various signage elements.
- Production and installation of a mural art piece and 7 NPS interpretive panels (3 framed, 4 affixed to boulders).
- Installation of 5 custom pylons.
- Site work includes tree protection, grading with 87 CY fill, and removal/replacement of approx. 40 LF of existing sidewalk.
- Bid Option 1: Installation of approx. 1400 SF of understory plantings and mulch.
- Bid Option 2: Sandblasting approx. 570 SF of a custom curved pattern on the installed colored concrete sidewalk.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (IFB).
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Project Magnitude: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
- NAICS Code: 238190 (Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Contractors).
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Opening: Virtual, March 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT. Call-in information will be provided.
- Submission: Bids must be submitted electronically via email to mwromabobids@nps.gov. The subject line must include the solicitation number (140P6026B0001), project name, and email sequence number.
- Proposal Deadline: March 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
- Bid Guarantee: Required, 20% of bid price, not to exceed $3M.
- Performance and Payment Bonds: Required, 100% of the final contract award amount.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors.
Key Documents & Requirements
Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the detailed Specifications, Drawings, and Geotechnical Engineering Report for comprehensive project requirements. The Wage Determination (AR20260057) for Sebastian County, AR, specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits, which must be used for accurate cost calculation. A site visit is highly encouraged. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and have current online Representations and Certifications.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Bridget Parizek at Bridget_Parizek@nps.gov or 402-800-7927.