Z--INDE - Liberty Bell Center - Glazing Maintenance

Solicitation 140P4225B0002 is a firm-fixed-price construction contract awarded by the National Park Service for glazing maintenance and repairs at the Liberty Bell Center within Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The project scope includes replacing sealant joints on the south structural glazed wall, installing bird-friendly deterrent film on exterior surfaces, performing inspection and torque verification of glazing fittings, and implementing temporary protection for the Liberty Bell. The work requires the use of protective scaffolding and barriers, coordination of landscape removals, and strict adherence to public access and site use restrictions. This total small business set-aside was conducted via a sealed bid process, with an updated independent government estimate of 549,702.00 dollars. Bids were received from Ark Construction Management, LLC at 262,393.00 dollars, Fiber Business Solutions Group Inc (DBA G Force) at 534,740.00 dollars, and Hamilton Pacific Chamberlain at 1,470,919.56 dollars. The contractor is required to commence work within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and complete all deliverables within 250 calendar days. Key administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform, compliance with Philadelphia County wage determinations, and adherence to specific environmental packaging standards under ASTM D5834. The contract also incorporates a special clause for economic price adjustments related to materials costs.