Z--HEHO - Housing Foundation Replacements

Contract 140P6023B0004 is a total small business set-aside award issued by the Department of the Interior, specifically the Mwr Midwest Region of the National Park Service, for housing foundation replacements at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa. The project involves the complete replacement of foundations, footings, and drainage systems for three historic structures: the Staples House, Wright House, and Isaac Miles House. The scope of work includes shoring existing structures, implementing site drainage improvements, and ensuring the preservation of historic fabric, with a total estimated project magnitude between 1,000,000 and 5,000,000 dollars and a performance period of 210 calendar days. The contract mandates strict adherence to IBC-21 structural test and special inspection requirements, particularly for steel construction, and requires detailed demolition and salvage operations to protect existing structures and utilities. Compliance with federal labor laws is required, as specified by wage determinations for Cedar County and residential construction in Iowa, including minimum wage and paid sick leave mandates. The award process required a 20 percent bid guarantee and performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the final award amount. Additionally, the contractor must comply with limitations on subcontracting reporting to ensure adherence to small business set-aside regulations.