N--Replace Boilers at Beale House located at Adams Na
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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), Northeast Region, is soliciting proposals for the replacement of existing gas-fired boilers at Beale House, located within Adams National Historic Park (ADAM) in Quincy, MA. This requirement is set aside for Total Small Businesses. The project involves removing old units and installing new, high-efficiency, code-compliant boilers while protecting historic fabric. Proposals are due July 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The work consists of providing all labor, supervision, materials, tools, and equipment for the complete removal and disposal of existing natural gas boilers and related components. Contractors will then furnish and install three new, high-efficiency, natural gas hot water boilers that meet or exceed original performance specifications. This includes reconnecting gas supply, hot water piping, electrical circuits, venting, and controls, along with necessary accessories. The scope also covers integrating new boilers with existing control systems, performing testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB), and commissioning the system. Final cleanup and debris removal are required, restoring mechanical areas to NPS satisfaction.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFP) for construction services.
- Period of Performance: Work shall commence within 14 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and be completed within 200 calendar days.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Proposal Due: July 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT (as amended).
- Published: June 9, 2026.
- Site Visit: A mandatory site visit will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. All interested parties must meet at 181 Adams St, Quincy MA 02169.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Proposals will be evaluated for compliance with solicitation requirements, technical acceptability, and the lowest evaluated price. Proposals must be submitted via email. The solicitation includes a Bid Sheet for cost breakdown.
Special Requirements
Contractors must adhere to strict historic preservation protocols, protecting all historic features, materials, utilities, and adjacent finishes. Standard NPS work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with alternate hours requiring prior approval. Compliance with OSHA, NFPA codes, and all applicable federal, state, and local mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes is mandatory. Bidders must demonstrate experience with comparable boiler replacement projects, especially in historic or occupied facilities. Davis-Bacon Wage Rates apply to this project.