CUVA 224822   2

Background
The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing this solicitation for the Cuyahoga Valley Riverbank Stabilization Project, located in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brecksville, Ohio. The goal of this contract is to stabilize the riverbank along the Towpath Trail near mile marker 20. This project is part of the NPS's mission to preserve natural resources and provide safe recreational opportunities for visitors.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for performing all necessary construction tasks associated with the stabilization of the riverbank. This includes design and build services as part of a two-phase selection process. The work will involve assessing the current condition of the riverbank, developing a design plan that meets environmental standards, and executing construction activities to stabilize the bank effectively.

The estimated price range for this Design-Build solicitation is based on a net available construction dollar amount of $1,400,000. All provided design drawings are for informational purposes only.

Period of Performance
The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days after receiving the award and must complete all work within 260 calendar days.

Place of Performance
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brecksville, Ohio.

Bidder Requirements
This is a total small business set-aside competition requiring bidders to furnish any required performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days after award. Bidders must also meet specific qualifications outlined in Phase 1 evaluation criteria to be considered for shortlisting.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award 140P2022C0128, awarded to Akron Building & Outdoor Maintenance for $17,959,952 (09/13/22–10/31/25). That design-build project involved stabilizing multiple riverbank sites along the Cuyahoga Valley National Park riverbank, including areas along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, using natural rock riprap and bioengineering techniques, with related design review/approval and construction documentation. The current CUVA 224822 work similarly focuses on riverbank stabilization along the Towpath Trail near mile marker 20, suggesting continuity in scope and methods.