Asphalt Repair at Carl Sandburg Historic Site

This solicitation seeks a qualified small‑business contractor to replace deteriorated asphalt at the historic main entrance of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock, North Carolina. The work includes removal of existing asphalt and concrete base, sub‑grade preparation, placement of a 3‑inch base course and 2‑inch surface course of asphalt concrete, traffic‑control measures, drainage grading, protection of historic structures, and final site cleanup. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price award on a lowest‑price‑technically‑acceptable basis, with a performance period of 60 calendar days after the notice to proceed. The solicitation is set‑aside for total small‑business participation under NAICS 238990. • Scope: Remove ~1,300 sq ft of asphalt and ~100 sq ft of concrete, install new 5‑inch asphalt pavement system, provide traffic control and historic preservation safeguards. • Contract type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price, single‑award, LPTA evaluation. • Timeline: Issue 10 Sep 2026 → Site‑visit 21 Oct 2026 (optional) → Questions by 14 Oct 2026 → Offer by 23 Oct 2026 → 60‑day performance period after award.