The National Park Service has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a construction project titled "Stabilize Cliff at San Fernando Bastion" located at the San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico. The project involves a Firm-Fixed Price contract aimed at stabilizing slopes around the historic San Fernando Bastion, which requires clearing debris, installing drainage systems, implementing erosion control, and ensuring the protection of adjacent structures like the Paseo del Morro walkway. This small business set-aside project has an estimated construction cost between $5 million and $10 million under the NAICS code 237990.
The evaluation for proposals will focus on technical merit, past performance, price, and administrative factors, with a strong emphasis on non-price criteria. Key requirements include demonstrating a robust technical approach, managing risk related to unexploded ordnance, and proving past project experience related to similar work. Proposal submissions are due by August 29, 2024, with project commencement expected to happen within 60 days from the notice to proceed and completion targeted within 550 days. The project underscores the government’s commitment to preserving historical sites while enhancing structural safety.
This government document is an amendment to the solicitation W912EP24R0013 for a construction project titled "Stabilize Cliff at San Fernando Bastion" in San Juan, Puerto Rico, under the National Park Service. The key update includes an extension of the proposal submission deadline from August 29, 2024, to September 5, 2024. The project involves complex stabilization work where contractors must demonstrate expertise, particularly in slope stabilization and managing munitions and explosives of concern (MEC).
Interested parties are required to submit proposals electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and must comply with strict formatting and content guidelines. Contractors' technical merit, past performance, and price will be evaluated, with emphasis on technical merit and past performance being significantly more important than price in decision-making. The project aims to engage small businesses, reflecting the federal commitment to inclusive procurement practices. The magnitude of construction costs is anticipated to be between $5 million and $10 million. Participants must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The document outlines submission requirements thoroughly, positioning it within the framework of federal Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and grants.
A pre-proposal conference pertaining to Solicitation W912EP24R0013 for stabilizing the cliff at San Fernando Bastion in San Juan National Historic Site was held on August 8, 2024. The meeting commenced at 10:00 AM and included a briefing on project details, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements, concluding at 11:17 AM. Attendees were encouraged to submit inquiries via ProjNet for official responses, though no questions were raised during the conference. Presentations and an attendance roster documented the participants, including representatives from Triptych Construction, LLC and Shotcrete Montana, as well as various government personnel. The purpose of this conference was to provide potential bidders with essential information regarding the project, ensuring that all interested parties are prepared to meet the proposal requirements as outlined. The documentation aims to facilitate a transparent bidding process for the stabilization project at this historic site.
The document is a memorandum from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Caribbean District, regarding the pre-solicitation site visit for the project titled "W912EP24R0013, NPS Stabilize Cliff at San Fernando Bastion" in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Conducted on August 7, 2024, the site visit included various attendees from construction companies who observed essential project areas, including access routes to the El Paseo del Morro National Recreational Trail and the construction site itself. Participants were encouraged to submit questions to the Contracting Officer via ProjNet. An attendance sheet of participants from different organizations is enclosed, documenting key individuals from Triptych Construction, Tierra Linda, and JR Design and Contractor. This memorandum serves as a preparatory step in the RFP process, ensuring stakeholders are informed and engaged before formal bidding begins.