Z--REPLACE PLANKS AND REPAIR PILINGS AT BODIE ISLAND

The solicitation 140P5426R0015, titled Z--REPLACE PLANKS AND REPAIR PILINGS AT BODIE ISLAND, is a firm fixed price construction contract issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, ConOps East, for work at the Bodie Island Lighthouse boardwalk and observation deck within Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The scope includes replacing planks and pilings according to design specifications, removing and replacing the deck and railings on the ramp leading to the observation deck, and repairing pilings using new bracing, cable ties, and pile coating. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment to complete the project. This requirement is set aside entirely for small businesses under FAR 19.5 with the NAICS code 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, and a size standard of $45 million. All potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must submit or upload their organization’s representations and certifications on SAM.gov before submitting a proposal; failure to do so results in a nonresponsive offer. A site visit is strongly recommended, though the date and time will be provided in the full solicitation posted on SAM.gov. The initial proposal deadline was extended to August 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET, and all terms and conditions remain otherwise unchanged. The point of contact for inquiries is William Vazquez, reachable at William_Vazquez@ios.doi.gov or 470-819-0934, with the office located in Homestead, Florida. No contract value has been disclosed, and detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, inspection standards, and performance timelines are contained in the full solicitation documents yet to be released on SAM.gov.