M--Boardwalk Replacement @ CUVA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a Sources Sought market survey for a Boardwalk Replacement project at Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CUVA) in Peninsula, OH. This effort aims to identify qualified Total Small Businesses capable of performing the work. Responses are due by February 16, 2026, 12 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope
This is a market survey to gauge contractor interest and capabilities for the upcoming boardwalk replacement project. The work involves the removal and demolition of existing structures, followed by the new construction of boardwalks at a trail location within CUVA. The NPS will use responses to determine its acquisition strategy. This is not a formal solicitation.
Key Requirements
The project requires providing all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment for the boardwalk replacement. This includes mobilization, on-site work, material procurement, and prime/subcontracting oversight. Specific details and drawings will be provided if a formal solicitation is issued.
Anticipated Contract Details
- Project Magnitude: Between $1 Million and $3 Million.
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Anticipated Award: April/May 2026, with performance beginning May/June 2026.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a size standard of $45 Million.
- Construction Wage Rate Requirements: For Summit County, OH, will apply.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit the following via email to craig_bryant@nps.gov by Monday, February 16, 2026, 12 PM ET:
- Firm Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address.
- UEI Number.
- Size status/SBA certifications (e.g., Small Business, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB).
- A capability statement detailing bonding limits and a brief explanation of capabilities. The email subject line must include reference number 140P6426B0005.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This project is 100% set aside for Total Small Businesses. Contractors must be registered as a small business under the relevant socio-economic categories in SAM.gov under NAICS code 237990 to be considered. Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration and UEI number at the time of any future solicitation close date.
Important Notes
A formal solicitation is anticipated to be issued in March/April 2026 and will be posted on SAM.gov. A site visit date, time, and location will be announced in the official solicitation, and attendance is highly encouraged. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought notice are the responsibility of the firm. This notice does not commit the government to any future action.