Y--Beach Access Upgrades
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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 has awarded Nordic Underwater Services Inc., a small business, a Firm-Fixed Price contract valued at $621,625.00 for Beach Access Upgrades at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. This contract was awarded under a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The project, titled "Construct ABAAS Path and Staircase at Meyers Beach," involves the demolition of existing structures and vegetation, followed by new construction. The base bid scope includes approximately 944 SF of 5" thick PC Concrete sidewalk, 3,820 SF of porous flexible paving for an accessible pathway, and a 10' wide x 60' long pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) staircase with non-slip open metal grate treads and dual galvanized kayak slide rails. Additional work encompasses vegetated retaining walls, a boulder wall, beach sand surface restoration, bioswale plantings, and general surface restoration. Bid options considered during the solicitation included upgrading to a concrete staircase, a concrete accessible pathway, and enhanced plantings/landscaping.
Contract Details
- Awardee: Nordic Underwater Services Inc.
- Awarding Agency: National Park Service (Department of the Interior)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Value: $621,625.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Award Date: March 26, 2026
- Period of Performance: 270 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with a planned start date of March 30, 2026.
- Solicitation Number: 140P6425B0014
Key Requirements & Considerations
The awarded contract requires adherence to specific regulations and standards. This includes compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage rates, as outlined in Wage Determination WI20260015 for heavy construction projects in Wisconsin. Contractors must also comply with Limitations on Subcontracting requirements for Total Small Business set-asides. Extensive submittals are required, such as a Safety Plan, Construction Schedule, Schedule of Values, product data, and shop drawings. Strict protocols for environmental and cultural resource preservation, including oversight by an owner-provided Archaeologist for ground disturbance, are in place.
Solicitation Process
This opportunity was initially solicited as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 237990 (size standard $45 Million), with an estimated magnitude between $500,000 and $750,000. A bid guarantee was required, and a virtual bid opening was conducted on February 24, 2026. Organized site visits were scheduled during the solicitation phase.