MOF Williams River at Tea Creek Bridge Replacement

Solicitation number 12445526B0008, issued by the USDA Forest Service CSA East 13 office, is an invitation for bids specifically set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 237310, covering highway, street, and bridge construction. This contract involves the construction and installation of a two-span box beam bridge on Forest Road 135 at Tea Creek Campground over the Williams River in the Monongahela National Forest, Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The scope includes a comprehensive range of construction activities such as survey and staking, erosion and sediment control, clearing, cofferdam installation and dewatering, excavation and placement of riprap, removal of the existing structure, micro-piling design and installation, construction of roadway subbase and asphalt paving, guardrail installation, and riprap armoring. Environmental protection measures including turbidity and fish monitoring, relocation, and stream rehabilitation are also integral parts of the project. Contractors are strongly encouraged to inspect the site prior to bidding. The estimated contract value ranges from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, with a mandatory performance period starting within 10 days of award and completing by November 30, 2027. This contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering small business participation, ethics, labor standards, environmental compliance, wage rate requirements, construction standards, bonding, and payment provisions. Special contract requirements emphasize environmental protection, including strict no-blasting policies, hazardous materials handling, traffic control, and preservation of cultural and endangered species habitats. Quality control, submittals like shop and as-built drawings, and compliance with AASHTO, ASTM, and Forest Service standards are mandated. Inspections will be conducted both at material origin and on-site during construction, ensuring adherence to material classification, compaction, and workmanship standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 11, 2026, with a public bid opening on May 21, 2026. All bids will be evaluated without a stated source selection methodology, but only responsible small business bidders will be considered eligible. The administrative and payment office is located in Atlanta, Georgia, with Kevin Brown designated as the point of contact for questions. The solicitation includes provisions for performance and payment bonds, contractor safety plans, and environmental stewardship to maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations throughout the execution of the bridge replacement project.