CUVA 224822 Riverbank Stabilization

The Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking contractor responses for riverbank stabilization work at Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CUVA 224822) in Ohio. This Sources Sought Notice represents market research to assess contractor interest and capability rather than a formal solicitation, with a competitive Request for Proposals anticipated around June 2026. The project involves stabilizing and reconstructing the Cuyahoga riverbank along the Towpath Trail near Mile Marker 20 to address erosion caused by flooding and high-water events that threaten historic cultural resources and trail safety. Prospective contractors must demonstrate qualifications including prime contracting experience on similar federal construction projects, bonding capacity, expertise with riverbank stabilization techniques (riprap installation, brush mattress, live stake soil stabilization), experience operating heavy equipment in floodplain and wet conditions, and specific impact control methods. The government will use responses to determine the appropriate solicitation method and make applicable small business set-aside determinations. Interested contractors must submit completed Sources Sought Survey Questionnaires by 11:00 AM Mountain Time on May 11, 2026, to brian_baugh@contractor.nps.gov and joseph_halter@ios.doi.gov.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractor has been identified. The estimated construction cost ranges between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a performance period of 250 calendar days including potential weather shutdowns. The applicable NAICS code is 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a size standard of $39.5 million, and the PSC category is Y1QA (Construction of Restoration of Real Property). The government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract and will require Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds from the contractor. Prospective respondents must indicate SBA small business certifications if applicable, estimated self-performance percentage, and Design-Build project experience, while also confirming their ability to comply with Ohio state construction building licensing and permitting requirements. No reimbursement will be provided for response costs to this market research effort.