Z--Nicodemus NHS - Tuckpoint Masonry & Painting
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Tuckpoint Masonry & Painting services at the Nicodemus National Historic Site (NHS) Township Hall in Nicodemus, KS. This was a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involving exterior masonry repair, cleaning, window glazing, and painting. Quotations were due February 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
Scope of Work
The project focused on the historic Township Hall building and included:
- Masonry Cleaning: Cleaning approximately 3,747 SF of exterior stone and brick surfaces using gentle methods.
- Tuck-pointing: Removing and replacing approximately 375 SF of loose and cracked mortar on the chimney, around windows, doors, and the building's beltline. Any tuck-pointing exceeding this estimated quantity required a modification. Foundation stone in the basement access area was not included in the estimated masonry scope.
- Window Work: Inspecting, cleaning, reglazing, priming, and painting both the inside and outside of approximately 16 multiple-pane steel frame windows. Window glazing contained 15% Chrysotile asbestos (non-friable), requiring NESHAP regulations for removal on affected glazing.
- Painting: Preparation of metal window sash surfaces and exterior wood trim, followed by the application of primer and two finish coats of paint matching existing colors, applied by brush only.
- Stone Repair: Repairing broken stone under a lintel was preferred over replacement. Quarrying holes were to remain unless they penetrated the stone or showed water damage.
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- NAICS Code: 238140 - Masonry Contractors, with a Small Business Size Standard of $19.0M.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Bonding: A Payment Bond OR Irrevocable Letter of Credit (100% of contract value) was required within 10 calendar days after contract award.
- Utilities: On-site water and electrical services were available without charge.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Due Date: February 25, 2026, 10:00 AM CT.
- Submission Method: Quotes were to be submitted via email to adam_kircher@nps.gov. The subject line had to include the solicitation number, project name, and email number if multiple emails were sent. Total size limit per email was 25MB.
- Site Visit: A site visit was scheduled for February 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT. Bidders were urged to attend.
- Evaluation: Award was to be made to the offeror providing the best value based on price, technical capability, and prior experience. Quotes had to be valid for a minimum of 60 days.
- Registration: Offerors had to be registered in SAM.gov with an "active" status.
- Amendments: Bidders had to acknowledge receipt of all amendments. The latest amendment (0004) and Q&A (Rev. 2) were posted on February 19, 2026, clarifying requirements for asbestos, lead paint, window work, and masonry.
Important Notes
The Township Hall is a designated historic structure, requiring all precautions to prevent damage. Work hours were Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with restrictions during the Nicodemus Homecoming event (last two weeks of July and first week of August). Interior work had to be coordinated for Tuesdays and Wednesdays when the visitor center was closed. Lead-based paint was not found on prepared wood or metal window surfaces based on a 2002 report.