Monongahela National Forest FR76 Embankment Stabilization Project

The Monongahela National Forest is seeking construction services under solicitation number 12445526B0007 for the FR-76 Embankment Stabilization Project, a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 with a size standard of $45 million. The contract requires the construction of three soldier pile and concrete lagging retaining walls, removal and replacement of existing drainage culverts and guardrails, dewatering of a stream, placement of riprap along streambanks and within the stream channel, regrading of the streambed, reconstruction and regrading of portions of Forest Road 76, and installation of rebar and non-shrink, high-strength grout along existing bridge abutment foundations. All work must be performed in accordance with referenced standards such as AASHTO, ASTM, and CRSI, and must comply with detailed specifications outlined in the drawings and construction documents. The project is governed by a Firm Fixed Price contract type, and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with responsiveness determined by submission of SF 1442, a completed schedule of items, and a bid bond. The work must commence within 14 days of the Notice to Proceed and be fully completed by October 21, 2026. Performance will occur at two primary sites in West Virginia, with administrative delivery to the Monongahela National Forest office in Elkins, WV. An organized site visit is scheduled for May 13, 2026, to ensure bidders fully understand site conditions. The contract mandates strict compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses governing small business set-asides, subcontracting requirements, Buy American provisions for construction materials, equal opportunity for veterans, labor wage standards under the Davis-Bacon Act, and environmental protections including the use of recovered materials. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, maintain insurance for work on federal installations, and adhere to safety and accident prevention protocols. Special requirements include adherence to specifications for reinforcing steel handling and marking per CRSI standards, protection of materials from environmental exposure, and compliance with privacy training and anti-discrimination provisions. Invoicing must be submitted electronically in accordance with federal billing requirements, and payment will be processed by the USDA-CSA East 13 office in Atlanta, GA. The Contracting Officer’s Representative for the project is