Z--St. Croix National Scenic Riverway - Replace Fence

This solicitation, numbered 140P6026Q0053, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the National Park Service under the Department of the Interior for the replacement of fencing at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price award with a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, limited to small businesses as defined by the NAICS code 238990, which carries a size standard of $19.0 million in annual revenue. Offerors must maintain an active SAM registration and possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to be eligible for award. The work encompasses two primary tasks: the removal of 680 feet of existing fencing and installation of 432 feet of new chain-link fence at the Lower District Shop, including a steel swing gate and bin block material storage with associated dirt work; and an optional task involving approximately 303 feet of fence installation at Ray’s Garage with site preparation and dirt work. All work must be completed within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, inclusive of supply lead times, material delivery, decommissioning, installation, and acceptance, with no allowance for weather delays unless properly documented beyond typical patterns. Pricing must be submitted as lump sum amounts for each line item, rounded to the nearest dollar, and must include all materials, labor, taxes, and associated costs, with no alternate pricing accepted. Contract administration requires strict adherence to federal regulations and specialized conditions. The contractor must comply with the Buy American–Construction Materials provision and provide a Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit covering 100% of the contract value, in addition to meeting Performance and Payment Bond requirements under the deviation of FAR 52.228-15. Prevailing wage rates mandated by the Department of Labor Wage Determination must be followed, and OSHA safety standards are fully enforced, including weekly 15-minute toolbox safety meetings and submission of a detailed Accident Prevention Plan. Environmental compliance is required under both federal and state regulations, with specific obligations to maintain a spill emergency response kit and train personnel on its use. Noise-producing activities are restricted to daytime hours and require prior coordination with the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and personal radios or media cannot be broadcast on National Park Service property. Technical submittals, including shop drawings and product data in