News Release

National Park Service accepting bids on Cape Hatteras Lighthouse repair contract

Recent photo of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. As part of an upcoming project, the lighthouse will be repainted.

NPS Photo

News Release Date: July 6, 2023

Contact: Mike Barber, 252-270-5389

MANTEO, N.C. — The National Park Service is accepting bids on a federal government contract to repair the exterior and interior of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Interested businesses have until 5 p.m. Aug. 3 to submit bids via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) website.

Contract Details

• Contract Name: Repair Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

• Contractor Site Visit Date: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023

• Contractor Site Visit Location: Interested businesses should meet National Park Service representatives in the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse parking lot.

• Summary of Work: This project constitutes the restoration of the exterior and rehabilitation of the interior of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and oil house, including all interior and exterior masonry, paint, glass, flooring, electrical and other systems. The work also includes the fabrication and installation of character defining architectural features that were previously removed such as the Fresnel lens, fence and window pediments, as well as the restoration and installation of landscape and visitor circulation improvements.

• Notice ID: 140P2023R0132

• Bids Due: By 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023

For questions on this contract solicitation, contact Bai Perney at e-mail us.

“Cape Hatteras National Seashore preserves distinctive natural and cultural resources, including the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States,” said David Hallac, superintendent, National Parks of Eastern North Carolina. “The National Park Service looks forward to reviewing bids submitted through SAM.gov and awarding a construction contract prior to October 2023.”