Z--VAMA REPAVE VISITOR CENTER WALKWAY

The contract, titled VAMA REPAVE VISITOR CENTER WALKWAY, is a Firm Fixed Price solicitation issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 with NAICS code 237310, targeting small businesses for a paving replacement project at the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York. The scope involves removing approximately 3,400 square feet of deteriorated asphalt and regrading the surface to direct water away from the Visitor Center, followed by installation of a new asphalt layer over a compacted aggregate base meeting DOT standards, application of reinforcing fabric, and full site restoration including topsoil, backfill, and seeding. The work is scheduled to be performed between August 1 and September 1, 2026, with performance beginning within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and completion required within 30 days thereafter. All work must adhere to strict specifications in Division 40 and Specification 31 11 00, with materials sourced from ISO 9000-certified manufacturers and delivered in original sealed packaging to ensure quality and traceability. Environmental considerations include a preference for minimal, recyclable, or biodegradable packaging and careful coordination of material delivery to prevent overcrowding or prolonged storage at the site. All proposals must be submitted via email to mary_hallmon@ios.doi.gov no later than 12:00 PM EST on July 28, 2026, in two volumes detailing technical capability and past performance in Volume 1 and pricing in Volume 2. Offerors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management with a validated Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, and active status, and must submit a signed SF1442 along with proof of compliance with all representations and certifications, including those related to small business status and prohibitions against inverted domestic corporations. Proposals must demonstrate past performance on similar projects within the last three years and contain a detailed price breakdown consistent with the Statement of Work. Award will be made on a lowest-price technically acceptable basis, with technical evaluation and past performance serving as mandatory pass/fail gates; failure on either eliminates eligibility. The contractor will be required to provide payment protection equal to 100% of the contract value via bond or irrevocable letter of credit and comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and Buy American Act provisions. Inspection and acceptance will be conducted visually and through verification of material specifications including grad