Entry Courtyard Improvements at Brown V Board of Education National Historical Park

Executive Summary

The National Park Service is seeking contractors for improvements to the entry courtyard at the Brown V Board of Education National Historical Park. This project involves construction work within the City of Topeka Right-of-Way and on NPS property.

Scope & Requirements

Work consists of improvements to be made within the City of Topeka Right-of-Way (ROW) as well as on NPS property. New entry courtyard concrete paving and stairs in the same layout as the existing configuration, maintaining the historical jointing patterns that currently exist, but with reconfigured longitudinal and cross slopes that are ABA compliant. Existing signs will be relocated to concrete viewing areas on NPS property, rather than being within the city’s ROW. The site will be graded so the existing low point where storm water currently pools will be relocated to the turf grass lawn area with drainage directed into an aggregate storage chamber. During higher intensity rain fall events, storm water that ponds in the turf grass lawn area will be graded to allow for overflow discharge onto the ROW sidewalk and be conveyed to Monroe St by means of a new concrete curb ramp that accesses the existing pedestrian loading zone, ultimately draining to the city’s existing storm sewer network. The project includes removal of approximately 7,362 SF of existing concrete courtyard and stair pavement, 8 LF of existing stair handrails, removing/salvaging/and relocating 7 existing signs, removing/salvaging/and relocating 1 existing ABA door-button pedestal, removing/salvaging/and reinstalling 4 existing door stops, installing/removing approximately 276 LF of tree protection fencing, and installing/removing approximately 266 LF of straw wattles.

Improvements include approximately 1,845 SF of 5″ depth, fiber mesh, reinforced pc concrete pavement adjacent to existing trees, 5,497 SF of 5” depth, fiber mesh, pc concrete pavement, 153 SF of 6” depth, fiber mesh, #6 6×6 wire mesh pc concrete ABA curb ramps, 16’ wide pc concrete stairs with (4) – 6 ¼” risers and (3) – 13 ½” treads, 816 SY of 5” depth AB-3 aggregate subbase under pavement, 11 LF of ornamental stair handrails, 23 LF of combined pc concrete curb and gutter (type 1), 39 SF of ABA detectable warning panels with truncated domes, 50 CY of 4” depth top soil stripped and respread, 60 CY of excavation and haul-off, 3 CY of No.57 aggregate with filter fabric for storm water storage chamber, 4,200 SF of turf grass lawn sod, and traffic control. We anticipate that work would begin in late Summer 2026.

Compliance & Qualifications

• NAICS code for this project is 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Contractors, with a small business size standard of $45M.
• The Magnitude of Construction anticipated is between $250,000 and $500,000.
• Contractor must be registered as a small business under the listed socio-economic categories in SAM (System for Award Management) under NAICS code 237310 to be considered/confirmed.

How to Prepare Your Bid

1. Ensure your firm is registered as a small business under the required NAICS code 237310.
2. Prepare a detailed capability statement that highlights your experience with similar construction projects.
3. Be ready to discuss your bonding capacity and how it aligns with the project’s magnitude of $250,000 to $500,000.

Why Small Businesses Should Consider This

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small businesses, particularly those specializing in highway, street, and bridge construction. With a small business size standard set at $45M and a project magnitude between $250,000 and $500,000, this is a manageable contract for small firms looking to expand their federal contracting portfolio.

Additionally, the project involves significant construction work that aligns well with the capabilities of many small construction firms, making it an ideal opportunity to gain experience and establish a relationship with the National Park Service.