Y--STEA-TIE AND TIMBER WORK

Solicitation 140P4524R0027 is a Request for Proposal issued by the National Park Service for service tie and timber work at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This Firm Fixed Price contract is a total small business set-aside with an estimated value between 100,000 and 250,000 dollars. The project focuses on the repair and upgrading of track ties and timbers, including a base requirement for the Depot Runaround trolley track and three optional components for the Chamberlain Runaround, South Chute, and Depot Runaround crossing. The scope of work encompasses track tie replacement, tamping, ballast regulating, debris removal, and the installation of wooden crossings, as well as the removal and replacement of two wooden walkways. The government will supply the necessary materials, while the contractor is responsible for providing all labor and equipment and ensuring compliance with 49 CFR Track Safety Standards and specified wage determinations. The period of performance has been extended through June 30, 2025, to account for potential weather-related delays. Proposals are evaluated based on a pass/fail technical assessment of the contractor's experience and work plan, with the contract awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. The final deadline for proposal submission was established as August 19, 2024.