The National Park Service needs a small business to rehabilitate the exterior of the Fee Church in Nicholasville, KY.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The National Park Service needs a small business to rehabilitate the exterior of the Fee Church in Nicholasville, KY. The project involves addressing concerns regarding the concrete foundation, wood frame superstructure, rainwater runoff, shear capacity, cupola reinforcement, and insect damage to wood structural members.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a firm-fixed-price construction contract with a period of performance of 180 days from the notice to proceed. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation will be based on the proposal's technical merit and price. The notice doesn't say how many factors will be considered.
- When and how do you bid?
Proposals must be submitted via email to Ashley_Warcewicz@ios.doi.gov by July 10, 2026, at 5pm EDT.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on June 18, 2026, at 10-11am EDT at 316 Church Street, Nicholasville, KY, 40356. If you miss it, you can't bid.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email Ashley_Warcewicz@ios.doi.gov to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has experience in commercial and institutional building construction.