Y--CUVA 224822

The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) solicitation issued by the National Park Service’s Denver Service Center Contracting Services Division on behalf of the Department of the Interior for the stabilization of the Cuyahoga Riverbank along the Towpath Trail near Mile Marker 20 South in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio. The work involves implementing natural rock riprap and bioengineering techniques to stabilize eroding riverbanks, including clearing the banks, placing riprap, rebuilding damaged sections, planting native vegetation to reinforce soil integrity, and remediating construction access routes. The project has an estimated value between $1 million and $5 million, with a planned performance period of 260 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. It is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering), with a size standard of $45 million, and prospective offerors must maintain an active SAM registration and possess a Unique Entity Identifier to be eligible. The contractor is required to secure all necessary permits, perform topographic and bathymetric surveys, submit design development and construction documents for approval, provide signage and pedestrian detours during construction, and deliver as-constructed drawings and a comprehensive operations and maintenance manual upon completion. Evaluation of proposals will follow a Best Value trade-off process in accordance with FAR 15.101-1, where technical and non-price factors combined are significantly more important than price. The technical evaluation includes assessment of the offeror’s technical approach, management approach, schedule, key personnel, and past performance, each contributing to the overall best value determination. Bid, performance, and payment bonds are mandatory, and all inquiries must be submitted in writing to the designated contracting officer or specialist; verbal communications are not accepted. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, with proposals due by August 13, 2026. Although this is currently an unfunded requirement, funding is expected to be available. Final submission instructions, format requirements, and delivery details will be contained in the forthcoming formal solicitation, which is scheduled to be issued on or after July 13, 2026. The place of performance is exclusively at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio, and the contractor is responsible for ensuring public safety and access control throughout the duration of construction activities.