What this opportunity is
The Department of the Interior is seeking quotes for the construction of a reinforced masonry barrier wall and associated site improvements at The Presidents House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This project is set aside for small businesses under NAICS Code 238140, which covers masonry contractors. Interested vendors should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning they should track the notice for updates rather than expecting a separate written solicitation. A site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2026, and attendance is encouraged.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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Historic Preservation Training Center
PROJECT MANUAL
PMIS #351014
Install Masonry Barrier Wall at Independence Mall
Independence National Historical Park
June 2026
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Submitted by:
National Park Service
Historic Preservation Training Center
4801A Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
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Table of Contents
Division 1 General Conditions
01 10 00 Summary
01 30 00 Administrative Requirements
01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples
01 35 29 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Site Features, and Utilities
01 35 70 Cultural Resource Protection
01 35 91 Historic Treatment Procedures
01 45 00 Quality Control
01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls
01 55 26 Traffic Control
01 57 19 Environmental Protection
01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal
01 77 00 Closeout Procedures
01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data
Division 3 Concrete
03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete
Division 4 Masonry
04 20 00 Unit Masonry
04 70 00 Cut Stone
Division 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection
07 90 00 Joint Sealants
Division 31 Site Work
31 20 00 Excavation and Backfill
32 92 23 Turf Restoration and Irrigation Repair
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SUMMARY
PROJECT: Masonry Barrier Wall
LOCATION: Southeast Corner of 6th and Market Street, Independence National Historical Park
PMIS/PKG No.: 351014
OWNER: National Park Service
PREPARED FOR: United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Historic
Preservation Training Center (HPTC)
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions,
Supplementary Conditions, and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B. Requirements specified in Division 01 Sections are complementary to requirements
contained herein.
1.2 SUMMARY OF WORK
A. The Work consists of construction of a new masonry barrier wall and related site
Improvements at SE corner of 6th and Market Street site within Independence National
Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
B. Work generally includes, but is not necessarily limited to:
1. Mobilization and demobilization.
2. Protection of visitors, staff, historic resources, and adjacent improvements.
3. Layout and field verification of existing conditions.
4. Selective demolition and removal as indicated.
5. Salvage, protection, storage, and reinstallation of designated items.
6. Excavation, grading, and preparation of subgrades.
7. Construction of reinforced masonry barrier wall.
8. Concrete foundations and related structural work.
9. Installation of associated site elements and appurtenances.
10. Site restoration and repair of disturbed areas.
11. Cleaning and final acceptance activities.
C. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation,
permits, and incidentals necessary to complete the Work indicated on the Drawings and
specified herein.
1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION
A. Project Name: Barrier Masonry Wall.
B. Site Location: SE corner of 6th and Market Street, Independence National
Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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C. Jurisdiction:
1. United States Department of the Interior (DOI).
2. National Park Service (NPS).
3. Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC).
D. The project site is located within a nationally significant historic property and shall be
treated accordingly throughout construction operations. Historic resources shall be protected
from damage.
1.4 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
A. Work shall be performed under a single prime construction contract.
B. The Contractor shall coordinate all activities required to complete the Work and maintain
continuous progress throughout the Contract period.
1.5 OWNER OCCUPANCY
A. Independence National Historical Park will remain operational during construction.
B. Public access to portions of the site may continue during construction activities.
C. Contractor shall:
1. Conduct operations to minimize interference with park operations.
2. Maintain safe pedestrian circulation at all times.
3. Coordinate temporary closures with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
4. Provide barriers, signage, and protective measures necessary to protect visitors and
staff.
1.6 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES
A. Limit use of premises to areas indicated and approved by the COR.
B. Confine construction operations to areas necessary for performance of the Work.
C. Do not unreasonably encumber the site with materials or equipment.
D. Storage locations, staging areas, and construction access routes shall be subject to
approval by the COR.
E. Protect existing facilities, utilities, landscape features, paving, monuments, furnishings,
and historic resources.
F. Any damage caused by Contractor operations shall be repaired or replaced at no additional
cost to the Government.
1.7 HISTORIC RESOURCE PROTECTION
A. The project is located within a historic park environment and requires special protection
measures.
B. Existing historic materials, features, finishes, and site elements identified to remain shall
be protected throughout the duration of the Work.
C. Contractor shall employ methods consistent with preservation practices and requirements
established by the National Park Service.
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D. Historic treatment terminology used in the Contract Docum…
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