Y--GATE 213019 - Jacob Riis Parking Lot
Overview
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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) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for the Jacob Riis Parking Lot rehabilitation project at Gateway National Recreation Area in New York. The purpose is to gather information from both large and small businesses to develop an acquisition strategy and determine the potential for a small business set-aside for a future competitive acquisition. Responses are due by Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM MT.
Scope of Work
This project involves the rehabilitation of the front entry to the Jacob Riis Parking Lot to enhance visitor experience, improve safety, and simplify management. Key tasks include:
- Demolition of existing vehicular pavements, site fencing, signage, bollards, and barriers.
- Re-configuration of the vehicle entry queue, installation of new vehicular pavement, automated fee collection infrastructure, and striping.
- Razing of the parking lot staff building (Building 609).
- Construction of electrical and telecommunications utilities for the new automated fee collection system.
- Installation of new anti-climb site fencing.
- Reconfigured pavement striping for pedestrian and vehicular circulation.
- Installation of ABA accessible parking stalls and accessible pedestrian walks towards the beach.
- Updates to wayfinding signage and parking lot lighting around new pay stations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 237310 – Highway Street and Bridge Construction
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million
- Anticipated Solicitation: Request for Proposals (RFP) in Summer/Fall 2026.
- Bonding: Bid, performance, and payment bonds are anticipated to be required.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested businesses (large and small) should submit:
- Company name, UEI number, address, point of contact, telephone number, and email address.
- Business type classification (Large/Small, and any SBA certifications like HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB).
- A statement regarding the company's bonding capacity (letters not required at this time).
- Information demonstrating experience and capability on projects of similar size, scope, and magnitude.
- Optional: Existing marketing materials such as capability statements and brochures.
Responses will inform the NPS's acquisition strategy and set-aside determination.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice; proposals are not being requested or accepted. No proposal package, solicitation, specifications, or drawings are available at this time. Response is strictly voluntary, and no reimbursement will be made for submission costs. Submit To: Rachel Dyer at Rachel_dyer@NPS.GOV.