CHOH 141450 Paw Paw Tunnel Design Build

The National Park Service is seeking proposals through solicitation number 140P2020R0109 for design-build services to improve visitor safety and remediate rockfall hazards at the Paw Paw Tunnel located within Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The work involves designing and constructing repairs to stabilize approximately 1,000 linear feet of rock slopes near the tunnel, remove fallen rock from the canal, and replace a deteriorated timber boardwalk. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price, with Phase 1 technical proposals due by August 10, 2020 and Phase 2 price proposals to follow after downselect.

There is no set-aside designated for this opportunity. The primary NAICS code is 237990 and PSC code R499 covers the design and construction services required. The estimated value ranges from $5-10 million and performance will take place at the Paw Paw Tunnel in Allegany County, Maryland over a period from September 2020 through May 2022. Phase 1 technical proposals were due August 10, 2020 and it is anticipated that one contractor will be selected for award of the fixed-price design-build contract.