Z--Rehab Bear Valley School Foundation, NPS-PINN
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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 (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the rehabilitation of the Bear Valley School Foundation at Pinnacles National Park, San Benito County, California. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The project involves constructing a new foundation for the historic schoolhouse. Proposals are due by Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PDT.
Project Overview
This solicitation (140P8426R0001) seeks a contractor to perform Phase 1 rehabilitation of the historic Bear Valley School. The primary goal is to address deferred maintenance, structural deficiencies, and preservation needs by replacing the existing foundation while adhering to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Buildings.
Scope of Work
Key requirements include:
- Detaching the 800 sq ft wood-frame schoolhouse and temporarily supporting it.
- Demolishing and removing the existing foundation.
- Constructing a new poured and reinforced stem wall foundation with spread footing (approx. 90 linear feet).
- Upgrading and reinforcing floor framing with metal tie-downs and A35 clips.
- Lowering the building onto the new foundation and securing it with anchor bolts.
- Excavating the crawl space to ensure 18" clearance throughout.
- Providing all necessary supervision, labor, equipment, testing, and supplies.
- Ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, including Davis-Bacon Wage Rates.
- Installing R-30 minimum mineral wool unfaced batt insulation at the floor assembly.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
- Estimated Value: Affordability range of $500,000 to $725,000.
- Period of Performance: July 20, 2026, to November 17, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 238110 (Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors), with a size standard of $19 million.
- Place of Performance: Bear Valley School, Paicines, Calif., 95043, within Pinnacles National Park.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PDT.
- Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted via email to alanna_gardner@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Best Value determination based on technical factors (Project Experience, Schedule, Contractor License, Safety) and Past Performance, weighted against Price.
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Key Updates & Attachments
This opportunity has received multiple amendments. The latest amendment (0003) extended the proposal due date and provided significant clarifications:
- Site Visits: Site visits were held on April 13, 2026, and April 23, 2026. Sign-in sheets are available.
- Q&A: Responses to all questions received to date are provided in Attachment 7.
- Specification Clarifications: Requirements for a Contracting Officer's Field Office (Specification 01 50 00) are not required for this project, with specific subsections to be omitted.
- Attachments: Specifications, drawings, and Davis-Bacon Wage Rates are provided. Bidders should review these documents, especially the detailed architectural and structural drawings (Attachment 2) and the submittal list (Attachment 1).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Alanna Gardner at alanna_gardner@ios.doi.gov or 415-858-9668.