R--Forest road re-opening, repair and culvert installation - Eastern Band of Cherokee

The contract pertains to the re-opening, repair, and installation of culverts on forest roads within the jurisdiction of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, focusing on infrastructure improvement to restore access and ensure proper drainage. The work involves significant civil construction activities including roadbed stabilization, surface restoration, and the placement of structural culverts to mitigate erosion and maintain ecological integrity. The project is managed by the Department of the Interior through its Western Region office located in Phoenix, Arizona, with the North American Industry Classification System code 236220 indicating it falls under specialty trade contractors for heavy and civil engineering construction. The solicitation number is 0044028888 and the award notice was posted on May 12, 2026. Primary point of contact for the contract is Renee Holly, reachable via phone at 602-379-3822 or email at Renee.Holly@bia.gov, and all communications and inquiries should be directed through this individual. The place of performance is not specified with exact coordinates but is understood to be within the Eastern Band of Cherokee’s lands, which fall under federal trust responsibility. The contract does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, suggesting it may be open to general competition. The scope requires compliance with environmental regulations and standards to protect tribal lands and natural resources while restoring essential roadways for public and emergency use.