Cherokee National Forest Project TN ERFO FS CHRKE804 2020-2(2)
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
This contract invites sealed bids exclusively from certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns for a significant infrastructure project in Polk County, Tennessee, focused on the Cherokee National Forest. The work involves extensive repairs along McFarland Road (FS 23), including grading, roadway resurfacing, construction of drainage features, culvert replacement and cleaning, ditch reconditioning, slope stabilization, and other related tasks. The estimated project cost ranges between $5 million and $10 million. Bid documents are anticipated to be available around June 25, 2026, with the submission deadline set for July 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Interested bidders must access and download solicitation materials via the SAM.gov website, as no physical copies will be mailed, and are encouraged to register on the platform to receive updates about the project. Participants must comply with federal requirements, including active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of bidding and award, as well as completion of annual contractor certifications and the Form VETS-4212 reporting. Security protocols at government facilities require visitors to present valid photo identification and be escorted by government personnel, with unescorted access prohibited. Bidders are advised to arrive early for bid openings and are encouraged to submit bids electronically. Questions regarding the project can be directed via email to the listed contacts at the Eastern Federal Lands Division within the Department of Transportation. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 237310, and it is managed by the Eastern Federal Lands Division office based in Ashburn, Virginia.
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Full Description
Sealed bids from certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns only will be accepted for the Cherokee National Forest, Project TN ERFO FS CHRKE804 2020-2(2), Solicitation Number 693C73-26-B-000015 located in Polk County, Tennessee. The project consists of repairing various damaged sites on McFarland Road (FS 23). Project work includes grading, roadway resurfacing, drain dip construction, replacement of drainage culverts, drainage culvert cleaning, ditch reconditioning, slope stabilization repairs, and other miscellaneous work. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.
Bid documents should be issued on or about June 25, 2026. Bid due date and location will be specified on the SF 1442, Block 13a of the Solicitation.
Use Internet address https://www.sam.gov (click on Contract Opportunities, then type “693C73” in the Search Contract Opportunities box and click the search button and all available projects will be listed) to check for the availability of advertisement documents. All documents can be directly downloaded from this website. Solicitation documents will not be mailed. Register to receive email notifications to be automatically notified when a document is added or updated for a specific project. If firms do not register as an interested vendor at this website, there will be no Interested Vendors List.
Please send all questions concerning construction projects to eflhd.contracts@dot.gov. Include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, a point of contact and telephone number. Requests for 'faxing' or overnight mailing will not be accepted.
IMPORTANT SAM REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-7 (DEVIATION NOV 2025), prospective contractors shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov. Annual contractor representations and certifications must be completed online at https://www.sam.gov. Also, FAR 52.232-33 requires SAM registration for payment.
The required annual Form VETS-4212 must also be completed online at http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm per FAR 52.222-37.
PLEASE NOTE
For security reasons, individuals requiring access to all government buildings must present a valid photo ID and be escorted to their destination by a Government employee. All visitors attending bid openings are urged to arrive at least 1 hour prior to a scheduled bid opening. All visitors must sign in at the main entrance of the Quantum Park facility and wait to be escorted by a Government employee to Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) in Suite 200. Visitors must then register with the EFLHD Receptionist. A Government employee will collect all bids. Prior to the bid opening, a Government employee will escort all bidders to the bid opening. Unescorted visitors will be denied entry, and no exceptions will be made. Bidders are encouraged to submit bids electronically per the instructions provided in the solicitation.