C--HES Playground Safety and Flood Prevention Phase I

The contract for HES Playground Safety and Flood Prevention Phase I is a sealed bid solicitation under solicitation number 140A2326R0017 issued by the Indian Education Acquisition Office of the Department of the Interior, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026. The work involves demolition, removal, and installation activities at Havasupai Elementary School, including the removal of unsafe playground equipment, saw cutting and removal of damaged concrete slabs, and reuse of salvaged materials for flood prevention. The scope is governed by the Statement of Work and requires strict adherence to BIE/Indian Affairs design guidelines, DSRM standards, NEPA, NHPA, and industry-specific ASTM standards for playground safety including F1292-22, F1951-21, and F2075-20, as well as ADA/ABA accessibility requirements. Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with proposals evaluated through a binary acceptable or unacceptable rating across four critical factors: technical approach, project management support, schedule feasibility, and quality control plan. The technical proposal is capped at 20 pages in PDF format and must be submitted electronically along with a separate price proposal, both requiring SAM.gov registration. All deliverables including as-built drawings, daily reports, certified payrolls, and closeout documents must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative. Performance is required to begin within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and must be completed within 60 calendar days. The contract imposes stringent bonding requirements, including a 20% bid bond and 100% performance and payment bonds, with sureties subject to FAR 52.228-11. All drawings, specifications, and deliverables become the sole property of the Government with the Contractor waiving all intellectual property rights. Site access and security are tightly controlled: contractors must submit complete personnel lists, ensure all workers wear photo IDs, provide 24-hour advance notice for deliveries, comply with the Real ID Act, and verify utility locations using non-destructive detection methods prior to excavation. Personnel security protocols mandate background investigations for all on-site workers, with non-cleared personnel restricted from contact with students and subject to a 1:8 ratio limit with cleared personnel. The site must be enclosed by a 6-foot fence and subject to continuous supervision. Invoicing must be