Description
The National Park Service is seeking a contractor to replace a boardwalk at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio. The boardwalk is 10-feet wide and approximately 1670 linear feet in length, and the project includes sequential removal and replacement of boardwalk elements, partial relocation of the boardwalk, and installation of helical piles with timber decking and framing construction. The contractor will be responsible for protecting cultural resources, including the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, and for ensuring the safety of visitors and employees. The project is expected to begin in the spring/summer of 2026 and be completed within 180 calendar days.
• The boardwalk is in an area of high visitation, and a limited closure of the boardwalk is expected.
• The contractor will be responsible for coordinating with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative to ensure that all work is completed in accordance with the contract.
• The project includes a bid alternate to use 3x treated S1S rough cut decking lumber in lieu of 2x treated lumber.
• The contractor will be required to provide a project schedule, accident prevention plan, and quality control plan.
• The project is set aside 100% for Total Small Businesses.