REPAIR OF JOTR HEADQUARTERS FIRE MAIN

The contract for the repair of the JOTR Headquarters Fire Main is a sealed bid solicitation issued by the National Park Service under the Department of the Interior, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238220. The work involves replacing and repairing fire main components at Joshua Tree National Park, specifically at 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA, with performance required to begin within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 60 days, concluding on November 24, 2026. The estimated contract value ranges between $125,000 and $175,000, with pricing submitted as a lump-sum bid. Contractors must comply with stringent technical standards including ASTM D3350 and F714 for polyethylene pipe, AWWA C906 for ductile iron, and ASTM D3261 for joining methods, while adhering to all federal, state, and local codes. The project requires a site-specific safety and health plan compliant with OSHA regulations, adherence to Davis-Bacon wage rates for San Bernardino County, and the mandatory provision of workers’ compensation insurance or proof of self-insurance. All work must preserve environmental integrity, restore vegetation, maintain emergency access, and ensure any damaged government property is repaired at no cost. The solicitation requires electronic submission of a complete quotation package via email no later than 2:00 PM local time on July 29, 2026, and mandates the use of PDF format for all documents including the Standard Form 1442, Technical Information Form, Project Specifications, Maps & Images, and the Davis-Bacon Wage Rates document. Evaluation will be conducted using a trade-off process prioritizing price and relevant experience with similar federal, state, or private construction projects completed within the last six years. The Contracting Officer, Caroline Bachelier, serves as the sole point of contact, while Alex Snay is designated as the Contracting Officer’s Representative. No Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative is assigned. The contract includes mandatory clauses such as FAR 52.225-9 for Buy American requirements, FAR 52.246-12 for inspection of construction, and DIAR clauses for liability insurance and lead-based paint prohibition. Contractors must also comply with special requirements including immediate suspension of work upon discovery of archaeological remains, restrictions on weekend and