The Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) is seeking a reliable contractor to prepare, store, and transport the Everglades National Park Science Records currently located at the Daniel Beard Center. These archival records, amounting to approximately 780 linear feet, need temporary relocation while renovation work is carried out at the storage facility.
The scope of work involves the careful preparation, transportation, and storage of these records, ensuring compliance with the stringent museum collection standards outlined in the National Park Service Museum Handbook. The contractor will be responsible for the entire process, including labeling, palletizing, and ensuring the security and integrity of the collection. The records need to be removed before October 2024 and returned to the renovated facility approximately one year later.
The NPS will evaluate contractors based on their ability to meet these exacting standards and their proposed pricing for the project. A firm-fixed price contract is estimated at $36.5 million for the one-year project, with a potential six-month extension. Interested parties should submit a comprehensive bid demonstrating their expertise and capacity to handle this delicate operation.
This opportunity is open only to small businesses, and all submissions must comply with federal regulations, including the completion of required forms and adherence to key dates for site visits, question deadlines, and submission deadlines. The evaluation process will consider technical capability, past performance, insurance coverage, and pricing.
For further clarification and administrative adjustments, interested parties should refer to Attachment 0003- Q & A. Contractors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment and may submit changes to their proposals accordingly.