Z--BRVB - Entry Courtyard Improvements
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 a Sources Sought market survey for Entry Courtyard Improvements at the Brown V Board of Education National Historical Park in Topeka, KS. This survey aims to identify interested and capable contractors to inform the acquisition strategy for a project anticipated to begin in late Summer 2026. Responses are due by April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves significant improvements within the City of Topeka Right-of-Way (ROW) and on NPS property. Key tasks include:
- Removal: Approximately 7,362 SF of existing concrete courtyard and stair pavement, 8 LF of handrails, and removal/salvaging/relocating 7 signs and 1 ABA door-button pedestal.
- Installation: New ABA-compliant concrete paving and stairs (maintaining historical jointing patterns), reconfigured longitudinal and cross slopes, and concrete viewing areas for relocated signs.
- Stormwater Management: Site grading to relocate the existing low point, directing stormwater into an aggregate storage chamber, and allowing overflow discharge to the ROW sidewalk, conveyed to Monroe St via a new concrete curb ramp to the city's storm sewer network.
- Materials: Includes 1,845 SF of 5" depth reinforced concrete pavement, 5,497 SF of 5" depth concrete pavement, 153 SF of 6" depth ABA concrete curb ramps, 16' wide concrete stairs, 816 SY of aggregate subbase, 11 LF of ornamental handrails, 23 LF of combined concrete curb and gutter, 39 SF of ABA detectable warning panels, 50 CY of topsoil stripped and respread, 60 CY of excavation and haul-off, 3 CY of aggregate for stormwater storage, 4,200 SF of turf grass lawn sod, and traffic control.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Contractors)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45M
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000
- Anticipated Start: Late Summer 2026
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, by 12:00 PM CT
- Published Date: April 21, 2026
Set-Aside & Eligibility
None specified (market research stage). However, contractors must be registered as a small business under NAICS code 237310 in SAM.gov to be considered/confirmed. Interested contractors should also consider their construction bonding capacities.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit the attached Market Research Sources Sought Survey via email to bridget_parizek@io.doi.gov by the deadline. The email subject line must include the reference number 140P6026B0004. Submissions should include:
- Firm Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address, UEI Number
- Size status/SBA certifications (e.g., Small Business, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB)
- Capability Statement detailing bonding limits and company capabilities for the outlined work.
Additional Notes
This is a market research request only and not an Invitation for Bid (IFB). It does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue any solicitation. Any future solicitation will be posted separately on SAM.gov.