C--PIRO FABRICATE AND INSTALL HANDRAIL IAW SOW

Solicitation 140P6426Q0127 is a request for quote for the fabrication and installation of a compliant handrail and guardrail system at the Sand Point Boathouse within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This project involves installing approximately 40 linear feet of railing and must adhere to ADA accessibility requirements and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards. The scope includes all labor, materials, surface preparation, and coating application, with a requirement that all work be completed within 120 calendar days of the start date. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price commercial award to a small business concern under NAICS code 238990. The acquisition is a 100 percent total small business set-aside, requiring offerors to maintain active registration in the System for Award Management and possess a Unique Entity Identifier. Evaluation will be based on best value, considering price, technical capability, and prior experience, with a preference for at least three references from similar projects completed within the last five years. Technical requirements specify the use of ASTM A36 or A500 steel, AWS certified welders, and adherence to SSPC standards for cleaning and painting. Quotes are due by September 11, 2026, with an anticipated award date on or before September 20, 2026.