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Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation 140P6326Q0013 provides a response to Question 4 from the Questions and Answers section, which is incorporated into the solicitation.

Specifically, the amendment clarifies the process for infilling pilings for the "Replace damaged security bollards at closed beach" project at Padre Island National Seashore.

• The amendment addresses a question regarding sand infill for pilings.

• The amendment does not extend the hour and date specified for receipt of offers.

• Contractors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment in accordance with the solicitation instructions.

• Question: Clarification needed on whether the top half of pilings should be infilled with sand before installing pile caps, and if on-site sand can be used or if imported sand is required.

• Government Response: Yes, pilings should be embedded directly into the ground, bollards infilled with sand, and then pile caps secured. On-site beach sand may be used if clean and free of debris/contaminants. The purpose is to prevent internal rot/splintering while maintaining structural integrity. Specific gradation or imported sand is not mandated unless site conditions warrant it, in which case alternatives can be proposed for Contracting Officer (CO) approval.

• For administrative matters, contact Joanie Brzezinski at joan_brzezinski@ios.doi.gov or (605) 574-0515.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the "Replace Damaged Security Bollards" project at Padre Island National Seashore. The award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13) on Standard Form (SF) 1442. The government will evaluate quotations based on factors identified in Section M, seeking the highest perceived value.

• The core requirement is to replace damaged security bollards.

• Work must be completed by skilled personnel per industry standards and manufacturer specifications.

• Contractors must submit a baseline schedule within 3 days of award.

• A Schedule of Values must be agreed upon before the first progress payment.

• Submittals (Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples) are required and must follow specific procedures and timelines.

• Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted with detailed descriptions and relevant facts.

• The contract type is contemplated to be a Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated but is implied to be a construction period.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to joan_brzezinski@ios.doi.gov.

• The government prefers electronic quotes but may request original signed quotes.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability/Experience and Price.

• Technical capability evidence should demonstrate the ability to perform similar work, especially in coastal/tidal environments.

• Project references for work performed within the past three years are required.

• Price reasonableness will be assessed using competition, comparison of offers, or other reasonable bases.

• The government reserves the right to award based on the best value, which may not be solely the lowest price.

• The document references "Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside DEVIATION (Jan 2026)" (52.219-6), suggesting a potential set-aside, but this needs to be confirmed.

• The "Buy American-Construction Materials" clause (52.225-9) is included, requiring domestic preference for construction materials.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to labor standards (e.g., Construction Wage Rate Requirements), safety, environmental protection, and contract administration.

• Electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is required.

• The Contracting Officer (CO) is Joanie M. Brzezinski. A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be designated.

• Attachment 1 is the Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment 2 is Drawings, Attachment 3 is an Experience Questionnaire, and Attachment 4 is the DOL Wage Determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a sign-in sheet for a site visit related to the "Replace Damaged Security Bollards" project at Padre Island National Seashore. It records attendees, their companies, and contact information.

• Project Title: Replace Damaged Security Bollards
• Park: Padre Island National Seashore
• Date of Site Visit: May 14, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM CDT
• Location: HQ Facility Maintenance Building 20301 Park Road 22 Corpus Christie, TX.
• Signatories recorded:
  • Dorian Benning & Victoria Martinez (BUILDING PRODUCTS PLUS)
  • Dylan Turner (Derrick Construction)

This document indicates that a site visit has occurred for this opportunity. Bidders who attended would have gained firsthand knowledge of the project site. The recorded attendees represent companies that have expressed interest or participated in the site visit.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the "Padre Island National Seashore-Replace Damaged Security Bollards" opportunity (140P6326Q0013).

• Ingress/Egress & Laydown Area: Ingress and egress will utilize the existing North and South Beach Access Roads. No designated laydown area is provided due to the sensitive beach environment; a minimal-impact staging area must be proposed for approval. Construction debris and waste containers should be located off the beach where feasible and removed daily.
• Beach Permit: No additional special beach driving permit is required beyond park entrance requirements. Coordination with the Park for project access and notification to the Contracting Officer are necessary.
• Pilings: 12-inch diameter fiberglass pilings (Pearson Pilings or approved equal) are acceptable for quoting, matching the SOW direction. Contractors must measure existing bollards to confirm appropriate sizing.
• Sand Infill: Clarification is needed regarding whether the top half of pilings requires sand infill and if on-site or imported sand should be used. Requirements for imported sand type, gradation, or sources are requested.
• Pile Installation Monitoring: Independent monitoring by a qualified engineer for pile installation is not required by the SOW. The contractor is responsible for proper installation. The Park will conduct final inspection.
• Maintenance Materials Storage: No additional signs for storage are required.
• Vegetation Restoration: No vegetation restoration or replanting is required unless construction activities cause unintended damage. Work is limited to a minimal 2-foot radius excavation around each bollard. Disturbed areas must be restored to original condition. Equipment must be cleaned of exotic vegetation/seeds prior to entry.

These clarifications provide specific details on site access, material specifications, waste management, and environmental considerations, which may impact how bidders prepare their proposals and approach the work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determinations applicable to construction projects in Texas. It specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications.

• General Decision Number: TX20260085
• Publication Date: 05/18/2026
• Applicable Counties: Brooks, Dimmit, Duval, Frio, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, McMullen, Starr, Uvalde, Willacy, Zapata, and Zavala.
• Construction Type: Heavy
• Labor Classifications and Rates: Includes rates for Truck Driver, Operator (Loader, Bulldozer, Backhoe/Trackhoe), Laborer (Pipelayer, Common or General), and Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher.
• Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded or solicited on or after January 1, 2017. Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (unless renewed/extended after January 30, 2022). Requires a minimum wage of $13.65 per hour (or higher applicable rate) for hours worked from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
• Identifiers: Explains various identifiers (SU, UAVG, SA) used to denote rate types (union, survey, state-adopted).
• Appeals Process: Outlines the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must use these prevailing wage rates to ensure compliance with labor standards for covered construction contracts in the specified Texas counties. Failure to adhere to these wage requirements can lead to contract violations. The document also details important worker protections related to paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140P6326Q0013, originally dated 05/04/2026, makes the following changes:

• Provides responses to vendor questions: Questions and answers are incorporated into the solicitation and attached.

• Posts the site visit sign-in sheet: The sign-in sheet is attached.

• Updates provisions and clauses: Updated provisions and clauses are attached.

• Provides updated DOL Wage Determination: An updated determination is attached.

• Solicitation text (incorporating Q&A)

• Provisions and clauses

• Department of Labor (DOL) Wage Determination

• No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are explicitly stated, but contractors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• Contractors should review the incorporated Q&A, updated provisions/clauses, and wage determination for any impact on their proposals.

For administrative matters, contact Joanie Brzezinski at joan.brzezinski@ios.doi.gov or (605) 574-0515.

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

This document outlines the project specifications for replacing damaged security bollards at the Padre Island National Seashore (PAIS) in Corpus Christi, Texas.

• Replacement of twenty-three (23) damaged, missing, or misaligned fiberglass beach security bollards/pilings (12-inch diameter).

• New bollards will match existing dimensions and material (fiberglass pilings resistant to weather, storm damage, and impact), including cone caps and fasteners. Alternative piling types require prior approval.

• Installation involves burying bollards to a depth of at least 8 feet using hydro-jetting with adjacent salt water sources.

• Installation of ten (10) aluminum "Authorized Vehicles Only Beyond this Point" placards, with five signs attached to fiberglass bollards at each line using U-bolts (no drilling).

• Project Location: Padre Island National Seashore (PAIS), specifically at two sites along the Malaquite Beach (Closed Beach area): North Beach security access barriers and South Beach security access barriers.

• Period of Performance: Work shall be completed within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.

• Contractor must adhere to National Park Service (NPS) rules and regulations.

• On-site work hours are generally normal park business hours (7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday), unless otherwise indicated.

• Extreme fire danger warnings require coordination with the Contracting Officer.

• Anticipate downtime due to seasonal weather conditions; use NOAA data for planning.

• Carefully excavate around existing bollards to avoid damage to the beach and surrounding area.

• Removed bollards must be transported to a designated disposal or recycling facility.

• A site visit is highly encouraged.

• Contractor use of site is limited to construction areas; disturbance should be minimized.

• Preservation of natural features and protected resources is mandatory.

• Construction camp establishment within the park is not permitted.

• Hauling and bridge restrictions must be followed.

• A traffic control plan is required if the project impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

• Work on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal holidays requires prior consent from the Contracting Officer.

• No signs or advertisements are permitted without approval.

• Environmental protection measures must be followed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the "Replace Damaged Security Bollards" project at Padre Island National Seashore. The government is procuring all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to replace damaged security bollards at a closed beach. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price type.

• Replacement of damaged security bollards at a closed beach.

• Work to be completed by skilled personnel per industry standards and manufacturer specifications.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Work to begin within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete within 60 calendar days.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 238990 (All other Specialty Contractors) has a small business size standard of $19 million.

• Bonds: Payment bond protection in the amount of 100% of the final contract award amount is required.

• Proposal Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to joan_brzezinski@ios.doi.gov.

• Submission Deadline: Offers are due by 06/03/2026, at 9:00 AM CDT.

• Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT at the HQ Facility Maintenance Building.

• Questions Deadline: All questions must be submitted in writing via email no later than May 19, 2026.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforms to the solicitation and is determined to be the best value, considering technical capability/experience and price.

• NAICS Code: 238990, All other Specialty Contractors.

• Small Business Set-Aside: The solicitation indicates it is a "Total Small Business Set-Aside" (52.219-6).

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have current online Representations and Certifications.

• Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) are incorporated as an attachment (Davis-Bacon Act applies).

• Electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for heavy construction projects in specific Texas counties. It provides prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and related statutes. Bidders must use these rates to ensure compliance with labor standards.

• Applicable Counties: Brooks, Dimmit, Duval, Frio, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, McMullen, Starr, Uvalde, Willacy, Zapata, and Zavala Counties in Texas.
• Construction Type: Heavy
• Wage Rates: Lists specific hourly rates and fringe benefits for various classifications including Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Laborer (Common/General and Pipelayer), Operator (Backhoe/Trackhoe, Bulldozer, Loader), Truck Driver, and Welders.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded or solicitations issued on or after January 1, 2017. Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Generally applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022. Requires a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour (or the applicable higher wage determination rate) for work performed in 2025.
• Rate Identifiers: Explains different types of rate identifiers (Union, Union Average, Survey, State Adopted) used in wage determinations.
• Appeals Process: Outlines the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

This document is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. Failure to adhere to these prevailing wage rates can lead to contract violations. Bidders must incorporate these rates into their cost proposals and project labor planning.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains drawings and specifications for the repair and replacement of damaged beach security bollards at Padre Island National Seashore (PAIS). It details the scope of work, materials, and installation procedures.

• Site Preparation: Includes identifying and marking existing damaged bollards, coordinating with park staff for potential closures, careful removal of existing bollards and pilings, and environmentally responsible disposal.
• Removal of Existing Bollards: Specifies the removal of 10-14 inch diameter fiberglass bollards and their transport for disposal or recycling.
• Bollard Installation: Requires new fiberglass pilings (10-14 inch diameter, 15-foot length) resistant to weather and storm damage. Installation involves burying pilings at least 8 feet deep using hydro jetting, infilling with sand, and ensuring a consistent 6-foot spacing for aesthetic and visibility purposes. Bollards must be plumb and in line.
• Restoration and Cleanup: Mandates removal of construction debris, restoration of disturbed areas (including replanting vegetation), and a final functionality test in the presence of a government representative.
• Drawings: Includes site maps, profile views, and a detailed bollard installation diagram.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the specific technical requirements, materials, dimensions, installation methods, and site restoration expectations for the beach security bollard replacement project. It provides the detailed specifications necessary for accurate bidding and project execution.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for a firm-fixed-price construction contract to be awarded via a Request for Quotes (RFQ) process by the National Park Service (NPS), MWR NEKOTA Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO). The project involves replacing damaged, missing, and misaligned fiberglass beach security bollards/pilings at Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi, TX.

• Replacement of twenty-three (23) 12-inch diameter fiberglass beach security bollards/pilings.

• New bollards must match existing dimensions and material (fiberglass pilings resistant to weather, storm damage, and impact), including piling cone caps and fasteners.

• Installation requires burying bollards to a minimum depth of 8 feet using hydro jetting.

• Installation of ten (10) "Authorized Vehicles Only Beyond this Point" aluminum placards.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price, construction.

• Period of Performance: 60 calendar days.

• Anticipated Start: Late June/early July 2026.

• Solicitation Number: 140P6326Q0013.

• Anticipated Solicitation Release Date: May 4, 2026.

• Anticipated RFQ Due Date: June 3, 2026 (30 days after release).

• Anticipated Award Date: Approximately 10 business days after the RFQ due date.

• Specifications, drawings, and attachments will be available in the RFQ package on SAM.gov.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Total Small Business.

• Offerors must have a UEI number and be registered and active in SAM.gov.

• Associated PSC Code: Y1BC (Construction Navigational Traffic Aid Structures).

• Associated NAICS Code: 238990 (All other Specialty Contractors).

• Small Business Size Standard: $19 million.

• A pre-quote site visit may be conducted; details will be in the RFQ.

• No hard copies or email copies will be provided.

• Contact: Joanie Brzezinski, Contract Specialist, joan_brzezinski@ios.doi.gov, 605-574-0515.