The National Park Service seeks contractors for tunnel stabilization at the Staple Bend Tunnel within Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historical Site in Johnstown, PA. The full solicitation and related documents are posted on SAM.gov. An organized site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 10 AM Eastern, meeting at the Staple Bend Tunnel Trailhead Parking Lot, 1258 Beech Hill Road, Johnstown, PA 15942. An NPS shuttle will transport or lead a limited number of vehicles from the parking lot to the site. Late arrivals who miss the shuttle must hike about 2 miles and will not be allowed to drive to the site on the trail after shuttle departure.

The opportunity involves tunnel stabilization at the Staple Bend Tunnel within Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site. The full solicitation and related documents are available on SAM.gov. An organized site visit is scheduled for August 26, 2026 at 10 AM Eastern, with participants meeting at the Staple Bend Tunnel Trailhead Parking Lot, 1258 Beech Hill Road, Johnstown, PA 15942. A shuttle will transport or lead a limited number of vehicles to the site; late arrivals must hike the 2-mile trail on their own. Performance of the work is located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.