Totem Pole Installation and Rigging Services

The contract seeks qualified small businesses to provide physical installation, relocation, and secure placement of totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park, encompassing all associated field operations including site preparation, rigging, crane usage, and foundation anchoring to ensure structural integrity and cultural preservation. All work must adhere to strict safety and heritage standards, with emphasis on minimizing environmental impact and maintaining the historical significance of the park’s layout and traditions. The scope requires specialized expertise in heavy lifting, precise positioning, and compliant anchoring techniques suitable for outdoor, high-traffic cultural sites. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, designated under NAICS code 238990 for other support activities for building finishing, and is issued by the Department of the Interior’s Alaska Regional Office. Proposals must be submitted by May 14, 2026, at 1:00 AM Alaska Time, with no solicitation number provided. The contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating it will be awarded under a larger procurement framework, and performance is expected entirely at the park location without specified alternate work sites. All responders must be certified small businesses capable of demonstrating proven experience in culturally sensitive installations and heavy equipment operations in public historical spaces.