Boardwalk Replacement @ CUVA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS), Ohio Major Acquisition Buying Office, has issued a Solicitation (IFB 140P6426B0005) for the Boardwalk Replacement project at Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CUVA) in Peninsula, OH. This project involves the removal of existing structures and the construction of a new boardwalk at the Stumpy Basin Towpath Trail. The estimated magnitude is between $1M and $3M, and it is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due April 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project requires providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment for the sequential removal of the existing structurally failing boardwalk and partial foundation, followed by the installation of helical piles, timber decking, and framing. The scope includes a new wood walking surface, a new rest area deck, and landscape restoration. Work is located approximately 1 mile south of Boston Mill Visitor Center and Parking Lot. Environmental considerations are critical due to the site's cultural and natural resource significance, including wetlands and floodplains, with strict prohibitions on vehicles/equipment in protected areas.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Magnitude: $1,000,000 - $3,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), Size Standard: $45 Million
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
- Anticipated Award: April/May 2026
- Anticipated Performance Start: May/June 2026
- Construction Wage Rate Requirements: Apply for Summit County, OH (Davis-Bacon Act)
Submission & Evaluation
Bids must be submitted electronically via email to craig_bryant@ios.doi.gov. A Bid Guarantee of 20% of the bid price (not to exceed $3M) is required. Offerors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments. Evaluation factors will be detailed in the official solicitation. Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov with a UEI number and completed Online Representations and Certifications by the solicitation close date.
Key Dates & Logistics
- Bid Opening: April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM ET (virtual)
- Site Visit: April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM ET at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Offerors are urged to inspect the site.
- Point of Contact: Craig D Bryant, Contracting Officer, craig_bryant@ios.doi.gov, 330-468-2500 x6.
Important Attachments
Bidders must review the Bid Schedule (including Base Bid and Option 1 for lumber decking), Drawings/Plans, and Specifications for detailed requirements. The Wage Determination for Summit County, OH, and Limitations on Subcontracting Report template are also critical for compliance.