Description
The National Park Service is seeking a qualified contractor to perform stabilization work on the historic Staple Bend Tunnel at the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historical Site. The effort is a small‑business set‑aside, firm‑fixed‑price contract covering design‑build or construction services required to secure the tunnel structure, ensure public safety, and preserve the historic resource. The period of performance runs from early November 2026 through the end of December 2027, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for late August 2026. Interested firms must submit offers by the extended deadline of 4 PM MT on 30 Oct 2026.
• Scope: Structural stabilization, shoring, drainage, and related civil‑engineering work on a 19th‑century railway tunnel.
• Location: Staple Bend Tunnel, Johnstown, PA 15942 (site visit 26 Aug 2026, 10 AM ET).
• Contract type: 100 % Small Business Set‑Aside, Firm‑Fixed‑Price.
• Funding: Federal (NAICS 237990).
• Performance period: 11/09/2026 – 12/31/2027 (≈13 months).
• Mandatory requirements: Completion of site‑visit (not mandatory but strongly encouraged), acknowledgment of amendment, compliance with FAR clauses.
• Submission: Electronic/physical offer by 1600 MT, 30 Oct 2026.