Z--ALPO STABILIZATION OF STAPLE BEND TUNNEL

Solicitation 140P4226R0026 is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, Firm-Fixed Price contract issued by the National Park Service for the stabilization of the Staple Bend Tunnel at the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historical Site in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The scope of work involves a comprehensive stabilization maintenance plan including 3,528 square feet of scaling, 180 cubic yards of void fill concrete, 2,310 square feet of gunite, 2,500 linear feet of drainage, and the installation of 14 rock bolt anchors. The project also requires 80 hours of fossil inventory and the installation of one signpost. Performance is scheduled from November 9, 2026, through December 31, 2027, with a delivery timeline of 190 days after the notice to proceed. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process, requiring offerors to be found technically acceptable in both technical capability and a second unnamed factor before proceeding to price evaluation. Key requirements include a bid bond of 20% of the bid price or 3 million dollars, adherence to Davis-Bacon Act wage standards, and compliance with limitations on subcontracting, which restrict subcontracting to less than 75% for special trade contractors. Contractors must also follow strict environmental and safety protocols, including the use of biodegradable packaging, adherence to OSHA standards, and the retention of an NPS-approved paleontologist if resources are discovered. Proposals must be submitted electronically as two separate files, consisting of a 5 to 7 page technical capability document and a pricing workbook in MS Excel.