Z--FRRI 253825 - Rehabilitate Civil Rights Structures

The contract FRRI 253825 seeks qualified construction firms to participate in the rehabilitation of two historically significant Civil Rights structures—the Greyhound Bus Depot and the Mural Building—located at the Freedom Riders National Monument in Anniston, Alabama. This design bid-build project, managed by the Department of the Interior’s Denver Service Center, involves comprehensive preservation work including hazardous material abatement, masonry restoration, thermal performance upgrades, and improvements to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire safety systems. Valued between $1 million and $5 million, the contract requires firms with demonstrated experience in historic structure rehabilitation, adherence to preservation standards, and the ability to manage complex construction schedules that minimize disruption to visitors. The current solicitation phase is a sources sought notice intended to gather market research and assess the capabilities of both small and large businesses, including their bonding capacity, prior federal contract experience, and compliance with local licensing requirements under NAICS code 236220. Responses will inform the acquisition strategy and potential small business set-aside determinations, with the formal request for proposals expected to be released in Spring 2025. Firms responding must provide relevant SBA small business certifications and confirm their readiness to submit bids once solicitation details are published. The project will require substantial self-performance of work and emphasizes qualification in both technical and regulatory compliance areas, including construction warranties and liquidated damages provisions.