M--Railroad Tie Replacement

The National Park Service has awarded a firm-fixed price contract to Wintrow Construction, a small business, for the replacement of approximately 1,200 railroad ties between MP64 and MP66 on the Cuyahoga Valley Railway in Brecksville, Ohio. The total award value is $240,276.00. The project aims to restore the track to Federal Rail Administration Class 1 standards and includes tie replacement, track surfacing, mechanical tamping, ballast dressing, and alignment correction. All work must be completed within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a final completion deadline of May 10, 2026. The contractor is required to adhere to AREMA guidelines, FRA Roadway Workers Rules, and OSHA safety regulations, while ensuring that rail operations are not disrupted. Key deliverables include the installation of 300 tons of ballast and a one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship. Performance is monitored through on-site inspections at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and final acceptance is contingent upon the resolution of all punch list items. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform and compliance with Ohio statewide prevailing wage rates for heavy and highway construction.