Heavy Equipment Hauling and Transportation

The contract is for the transportation of heavy machinery and oversized culvert sections to a remote site near Lanesville, West Virginia, specifically tied to Forest Service operations in the region. All equipment must be carefully moved under conditions that ensure safety, compliance with road regulations, and minimal environmental impact, given the challenging terrain and accessibility constraints of the destination. The work requires specialized hauling capabilities, including heavy-duty trailers, permits for oversize loads, and experienced drivers familiar with rural and mountainous routes. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 484121 for general freight trucking, awarded by the USDA Forest Service’s Stewardship Contracting Branch. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, with responses due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on April 28, 2026. Performance is based out of Elkins, West Virginia, with the actual work taking place at the remote FR 19 site. Only qualified small businesses are eligible to bid, and contractors must demonstrate capacity to handle oversized, high-weight cargo under strict logistical and safety standards.