Edgar Allan Poe was a 19th century American writer of fiction, poetry and literary criticism, best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre. The six years he lived in Philadelphia were some of his happiest and most productive years. The National Park Service, who now take care of his home from that period, are now giving prior notice of their requirement for a contractor to restore the exterior of the property. Estimated size of this contract is up to $500,000.
Exterior Restoration Project
The National Park Service, Department of Interior, will be soliciting proposals from construction firms having the capability to perform the work described below. This is a PRESOLICITATION notice only and does not constitute a solicitation; accordingly, no response is due at this time. Specific instructions on submitting proposals will be contained in the solicitation documents to be issued on or after November 9, 2018, on the Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov) website. Responses will be due approximately 30 days or more following the issuance of the solicitation, once posted. Actual proposal due date will be established at the time solicitation documents are available.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Rehabilitate Edgar Allan Poe Building Exterior Features. The location of the project is Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, 530 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.The work will include all construction, labor, supplies, materials, tools, equipment, facilities, and travel necessary to rehabilitate the exterior features of the building.
PROCUREMENT TYPE: The Government anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed price contract to meet this requirement. This firm-fixed price contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process in accordance with FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation.
SET-ASIDE TYPE: This is a competitive total small business set-aside acquisition limited to small business firms. All responsible sources may submit an offer for consideration in accordance with these and other terms and conditions of the anticipated solicitation.
NAICS CODE: 238190 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors with a small business size standard of $15M.
MAGNITUDE: In accordance with FAR 36.204, the project magnitude is estimated to be between $50,000 and $500,000.
DURATION: The contract performance period is expected to be 90 calendar days from notice to proceed.
SITE VISIT: It is anticipated that a Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit will be scheduled sometime during the solicitation period. Specific details regarding this meeting will be provided in the solicitation, once posted.
Please contact the Contract Specialist, Ellie Delerme, with any questions via email at ellie_delerme@nps.gov.
Interested contractors should express an interest at this link.
Contact:
National Park Service
Northeast Regional Contracting
South/Philadelphia MABO
1234 Market Street, 20th Floor
Philadelphia, Pennyslvania 19107
for the attention of: Ellie Delerme-Velez
