N--LEWI-GATE REPLACEMENT

The contract entails the replacement and installation of two automatic swing gates at the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in Astoria, Oregon, including all associated labor, materials, equipment, excavation, trenching, wiring, and programming. The scope requires demolition of existing structures, excavation of 3-foot-deep by 18-inch-diameter holes for gate posts, and the installation of battery housing units and electrical conduit along the roadbed, with approximately 130 linear feet of trenching and potential subsurface boring beneath asphalt. All work must comply with applicable electrical codes and National Park Service standards, and the contractor must obtain necessary permits and coordinate inspections. The project is scheduled for a 30-day performance period from June 22 to July 21, 2026, with work required to commence within 10 days of notice to proceed and prosecuted diligently. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order under simplified acquisition procedures, with a single lump-sum line item covering the entire scope, including mobilization, trenching, wiring, and programming, all of which must be broken down in detail with labor categories, hourly rates, hours, and grading costs per square foot, rounded to the nearest whole dollar. The contract emphasizes small business set-aside status with a NAICS code of 237310 and a small business size standard of $45 million, mandating that all offerors maintain an active SAM.gov registration and complete required electronic representations and certifications in SAM. Offerors must submit a completed SF 1442 with specific blocks filled, a detailed price schedule, and supporting documentation via email to [email hidden] with the RFQ number in the subject line, and must be verified as received by the closing date. The Oregon Construction Contractors Board license is a mandatory pass/fail eligibility requirement for both prime contractor and any subcontractors. Compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates, Buy American provisions, and FAR clauses on trafficking in persons is required, along with liability insurance per Department of the Interior guidelines and alternative payment protections. A site-specific safety plan must be developed, and a contract representative must be designated as a W-2 employee of the prime contractor for onsite coordination. Final payment requires submission of a release of claims using Form DI-137, and all invoices must be submitted electronically via the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. The Contracting Officer, Hal Hoversten, holds sole authority to modify or terminate the contract, while the Contracting Officer's Representative,