Y--Beach Access Upgrades

The National Park Service has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to Nordic Underwater Services Inc., a small business, for beach access upgrades at Meyers Beach in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin. The contract is valued at $621,625.00 and falls under NAICS code 237990. The scope of work involves the demolition of existing structures and vegetation to make way for the construction of a precast concrete staircase with kayak slide rails, 3,820 square feet of concrete paving, retaining walls, and extensive vegetative restoration including the planting of 30 trees and 87 shrubs. The project must be completed within a mandatory 270-day performance period starting March 30, 2026. The project is subject to strict technical specifications and quality standards, including ASTM and OSHA requirements, with a heavy emphasis on protecting historical and archaeological resources. Contractor compliance is monitored through a detailed submittal process and onsite inspections conducted by the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative. Financial administration is handled electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform, and the contractor must adhere to prevailing wage determinations for heavy construction in Bayfield County. Additionally, the contract mandates green procurement practices using environmentally preferable products and requires the contractor to maintain a quality control system to ensure all work meets government standards before final acceptance.