Humptulips Bridge Emergency Repair 2011

The contract was awarded as a sole source agreement to Neilton Landscaping, located in Neilton, Washington, for the emergency placement of 1,698 tons of riprap around the abutment of the Humptulips Bridge on Forest Service Road 22. This action was taken under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2) due to unusual and compelling urgency, indicating the immediate need to address a critical repair issue on the bridge. The work falls under NAICS code 237310, which pertains to construction, and is managed by the USDA Forest Service's Olympic National Forest office based in Olympia, Washington. The solicitation for this emergency repair, titled "Humptulips Bridge Emergency Repair 2011," was posted on April 7, 2011. Key points of contact for this contract include the contracting officer, Miley A. Sutherland, and the procurement technician, Linda Roxanne Hershey, both located at the USDA Forest Service office in Olympia. This contract reflects a swift response to infrastructure damage requiring prompt construction services, underscoring the urgency and sole source justification in maintaining public safety and bridge functionality.