Z--PAGR RESTORE MAINT. LOT

The solicitation seeks a small business to restore a deteriorated parking lot at the maintenance facility within Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Paterson, New Jersey, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) with NAICS code 237310. The scope includes full demolition of existing asphalt, fences, guardrails, and guardrail supports; installation of underdrain systems and concrete slabs for a dumpster, retaining wall band, and fence/gate supports; fine grading and paving with new asphalt; installation of wheelchair accessibility signage, concrete wheel stops, striping, and new chain link fencing and gates; and potential optional additions of slats in the fence or six crash-rated bollards with decorative sleeves. All work must comply with specific construction standards, adhere to prevailing wage requirements as outlined in Wage Determination NJ20260002, and follow OSHA safety standards. The contract requires performance and payment bonds, a bid bond, and compliance with Buy American provisions and Controlled Unclassified Information handling protocols. Offerors must designate a project manager or site foreman, submit a Contractor Quality Control plan, and ensure all materials arrive in original sealed packaging with full manufacturer labeling and handling instructions. The project must be completed within 120 days of award, with work commencing no later than five calendar days after award. Proposals must be submitted electronically as two PDF volumes by the June 9, 2026 deadline, with full pricing for both base and optional line items required to avoid rejection. Technical capability—demonstrated experience in pavement, drainage, fencing, and related site work—is evaluated on a pass/fail basis, and award will follow a lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Payment provisions include accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, prompt payment discounts, and electronic invoicing through the Department of the Treasury’s IPP system with mandatory pre-submission review by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Final payment requires submission of all payrolls, SF 1413 acknowledgments, as-built drawings, warranty documentation, test reports, and a signed release of claims. The Contracting Officer, Roselyn Sessoms, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Darren Boch, will conduct a pre-construction meeting to establish the work schedule and review performance expectations. All offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration, complete required certifications, and adhere to strict submission formatting rules, including a 25MB email limit and