Z--GWMP 335115 Bridge Preservation
ID: 140P2025R0041Type: Presolicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEDSC CONTRACTING SERVICES DIVISIONDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

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Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

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MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS (Z1LB)
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the National Park Service, is soliciting proposals for the GWMP 335115 Bridge Preservation project, which encompasses comprehensive maintenance work on bridges along the George Washington Memorial Parkway across Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. The project aims to repair concrete, seal cracks, restore stone masonry, and enhance drainage systems, with a strong emphasis on minimizing public disruption and adhering to environmental preservation standards. This initiative reflects a significant federal investment in infrastructure maintenance, ensuring the safety and longevity of vital transportation structures within park services. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit their proposals within ten calendar days of the solicitation issuance, with an estimated contract value exceeding $10 million. For further inquiries, contact Zaira Lupidi at zaira_lupidi@nps.gov.

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    The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for proposals from small businesses for the George Washington Memorial Park Bridge and Pavement Preservation project. This $10 million-plus contract involves comprehensive preservation and maintenance activities for roads and bridges within the park. The scope includes bridge preservation, preventive maintenance, repairs, and roadway preservation activities, such as asphalt pavement repair and installation of pavement markings. Proposals are available online at www.sam.gov, and all interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a DUNS number. While this is currently an unfunded requirement, there is an expectation of funds becoming available. The estimated time frame for work completion is 416 days after the notice to proceed, with the solicitation anticipated around December 27, 2024. The procurement emphasizes opportunities for small, veteran-owned, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses. A pre-proposal meeting may be announced, and offerors are encouraged to collaborate with local Small Business Administration Offices for potential subcontracting opportunities.
    The document primarily encompasses professional certifications and licenses held by engineers, particularly Bardia Emami and Jason Ferner, who are registered as professional engineers in Maryland and Virginia. Throughout the file, there are repeated affirmations of their qualifications, indicating that they are authorized to prepare engineering documents as per state laws. Specific licenses are detailed, including their license numbers and expiration dates, signifying compliance with local regulations. The file highlights and reiterates the importance of professional certifications for engineers in carrying out work related to state and local Request for Proposals (RFPs) and grants. It emphasizes the legal obligation of engineers to operate within their licensing framework, ensuring that all engineering practices are performed under the supervision of accredited professionals. This serves as an important reminder of the regulatory environment for engineering services offered to governmental entities, thus improving accountability and ensuring safety in engineering projects.
    The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) project entails comprehensive bridge preservation and pavement maintenance work across Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. Scheduled for a 100% submission in October 2024, the project focuses on repairing concrete, sealing cracks, restoring stone masonry, and enhancing drainage systems. The contract comprises multiple work phases coordinated with the National Park Service (NPS), involving lane closures and minimizing public inconvenience. Specific controls for environmental preservation are mandated, ensuring minimal impact on wildlife and preventing damage to natural features. Key responsibilities include contractor management for public access, adherence to work hour restrictions, and substantial compliance to regulations for historic and cultural resources. Several contract line items detail tasks associated with various bridges, underscoring the systematic organization of the project. These measures highlight the government's commitment to bridge safety and the effective management of the construction process while minimizing disruption to the public and protecting the sensitive parkland environment adjacent to the work sites. Overall, the GWMP project reflects a significant federal investment in infrastructure maintenance and preservation.
    The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Contract Price Schedule for the GWMP Bridge and Pavement Preservation project, associated with multiple bridges and structures within the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Offerors must submit bids that include base and optional line item pricing, with an emphasis on accuracy and compliance with the solicitation documents. Each contract line item (CLI) pertains to specific bridge projects or related repairs, categorized by Lump Sum (LS) or unit prices. The schedule includes provisions for correcting calculation errors and rounding totals to whole dollars. Additionally, optional line items are outlined for potential future work, focusing on bridges and parking lot surface repairs. The document underscores the importance of thorough and precise bidding as part of the federal contracting process, designed to ensure the preservation and maintenance of transportation structures within park services.
    The document outlines the corrective action plan and participation report for a federal contract requiring compliance with subcontracting limitations for small businesses. It specifies that under the contract, which falls under small business and socio-economic set-asides, a maximum of 85% of the services can be subcontracted to non-similarly situated subcontractors (NSS). However, as of the current invoice, no amounts have been invoiced by the prime contractor or paid to either similarly situated subcontractors (SSS) or NSS. Consequently, percentage calculations for participation are not applicable. The report emphasizes that the prime contractor must adhere to set subcontracting percentages as defined by relevant clauses, failing which a written corrective action plan must be provided. The document serves to ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding subcontracting practices, particularly for service contracts valued at or above $150,000, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of small business participation in government contracts. The report's structure provides a clear breakdown of invoicing amounts and requirements for corrective action if compliance is not met.
    The Past Performance Questionnaire, part of solicitation GWMP 335115, is designed for evaluating contractors in government projects. Offerors complete Sections A and B, providing company and contract information, which is reviewed by references who fill out Sections C and D. The questionnaire emphasizes confidentiality, stating that responses will not imply government endorsement of any contractor or its services. Section D outlines how references assess the contractor's performance across various criteria, including Quality, Schedule, Cost Control, and Management, rating each area on a scale from Exceptional to Unsatisfactory. Comments supporting the ratings are encouraged, particularly for significant ratings. In Section E, contact information for the contracting officer is provided to return the completed questionnaire. Overall, this document serves as a structured tool for the National Park Service to solicit evaluations of a contractor's past performance, thus aiding in informed award decisions for federal projects. It underscores the importance of accountability and transparency in government contracting processes.
    The document is a Solicitation for Proposal (RFP) from the National Park Service, intended for a construction project involving bridge preservation along the George Washington Memorial Parkway across Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. The government has set aside this project for small businesses, with the estimated price range exceeding $10 million. Interested contractors are informed that the contract will be awarded once funding becomes available, and there is a high expectation of funding availability. The RFP details the necessary performance and payment bonds, the process for proposal submission, and specifies the requirement for a pre-proposal site visit. Contractors must adhere to outlined work specifications and clauses incorporated into the contract. Offers must be received within ten calendar days from the issuance date, and late submissions will be rejected. This solicitation underscores the government's initiative to engage small businesses while ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and promoting safety and quality in construction projects.
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