38--HPTC NCR CEASAR RODNEY STATUE
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals for the transportation and installation of the bronze Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue from New Castle, DE, to Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing a crane, qualified operator, and riggers to safely transport and install the approximately 7,500-pound, 14'1" high Caesar Rodney statue. Key tasks include fabricating cribbing or a support armature to stabilize the statue during transport, loading and transporting it from its current storage facility in New Castle, DE, to Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC, and installing it on a pre-existing 10-foot pedestal. The work requires careful rigging to prevent surface damage, coordination with NPS masons for anchor pin installation, and adherence to a site safety plan. The contractor must also obtain all necessary road closure, transport, and installation permits for Washington, DC, provide equipment matting to protect existing surfaces, identify and avoid underground utilities, and use protective materials to prevent hazardous material discharges. Crane setup and site logistics will be finalized during a pre-construction meeting.
Contract Details
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a firm fixed-price contract. The NAICS code is 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19M. The Period of Performance is from April 12, 2026, to April 30, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest price compliant offer in accordance with FAR Part 13. Wage Determinations for Delaware (2015-4215) and the District of Columbia (2015-4281) are applicable.
Submission Requirements & Key Clarifications
Proposals must be submitted in PDF format via email to brian_thornton@nps.gov by the extended deadline of March 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. Offers must remain valid for at least 90 days. Amendment 0003 extended the due date and incorporated a new site plan ("Rodney New Location.pdf") for the statue's placement. Previous clarifications (Q&A) confirmed the statue's weight and dimensions, the contractor's responsibility for transportation, and highlighted the need for careful handling during pickup and transport.