How to bid on parking lot and crosswalk restriping for the National Park Service

What the agency is buying

The National Park Service needs pavement restriping and new pavement layouts for parking lots and crosswalks at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This project includes a base amount of work covering six parking lots, with additional optional work for more lots and three crosswalks.

This is a 100% small-business set-aside opportunity. The expected performance period is 90 days after the notice to proceed, with mobilization anticipated to begin after October 1, 2026.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 03, 2026. All responses are due by August 31, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. It is important to submit your offer before this deadline.

An in-person site visit is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 9 AM Eastern. The meeting location is the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Visitor Center, 120 Chatham Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. Attending the site visit can provide valuable insights into the project requirements.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in construction, particularly those with experience in highway, street, and bridge construction, and pavement marking. The NAICS code for this project is 237310, with a small business size standard of $45.0 million.

Firms that can provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals for preparing pavement, restriping existing markings, and creating new layouts according to Federal Highway Administration and Virginia Department of Transportation standards should consider bidding.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation and any amendments, you must obtain your copy from SAM.gov. The contracting office will not mail copies. You will be solely responsible for obtaining any amendments from the site to update your files.

To view the opportunity on the portal, click “View original source”. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at SAM.gov before submitting your offer. Failure to register will make your firm ineligible for award.

Carefully review the project scope, including both the base and optional items, to ensure your bid covers all required work. Pay close attention to the specified standards from the Federal Highway Administration and the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Since this is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement, your offer must meet all technical requirements while presenting a competitive price. Clearly demonstrate your ability to perform the work within the specified timeframe and according to all regulations.