Lowell National Historical Park; Rehabilitate Bath
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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, Northeast Region, is soliciting proposals for bathroom renovations and remodels at the Mogan Cultural Center and Visitor Center within the Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell, Massachusetts. This project aims to rehabilitate and modernize existing restroom facilities to comply with applicable building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical codes, and ABA Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). The estimated magnitude of the requirement is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due June 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The work involves providing all labor, supervision, material, tools, equipment, and supplies for comprehensive bathroom renovations. Key tasks include:
- Selective demolition of existing restroom facilities.
- New construction encompassing electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and general construction.
- Renovation of restrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Mogan Cultural Center and the 1st and 2nd floors of the Visitor Center.
- Compliance with all relevant building codes and ABA Accessibility Standards (ABAAS).
- Specific brand-name products are required for certain items, including Bradley Model VERGE LVQD1-WB2 sink units, Duraflex Hybri-Flex EQ flooring, and Koala Kare KB310-SSWM / KB311-SSWM baby changing stations, due to consistency with existing park facilities and accessibility needs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Estimated Magnitude: $500,000 to $1,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 200 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 14 calendar days.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a small business size standard of $45 million.
- Wage Rates: Federal Construction Wage Rates for Middlesex County, Massachusetts, will apply (per Attachment 6).
- Subcontracting: Clauses related to "Limitations on Subcontracting" are included, with a reporting template provided (Attachment 8).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time. Proposals must be submitted via email.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT at the Mogan Cultural Center (40 French St, Lowell, MA 01852). Attendance is highly encouraged.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on a Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process. Technical factors (Technical Approach, Project Experience, Management Experience, Past Performance) are of equal importance and, combined, are approximately equally important to price.
- Past Performance: Offerors will be evaluated based on past performance, with a questionnaire provided (Attachment 9) for reference.
Eligibility & Contact
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Registrations: Offerors must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov, with completed Online Representations and Certifications.
- Point of Contact: Mari Tolleson, Contracting Officer, at mari_tolleson@ios.doi.gov or 857.283.4598.