*Recovery* Dickey Belle Trail Bridge, Uwharrie National Forest, NC

Solicitation AG-4419-S-10-0446 was a competitive, fixed-price award issued by the USDA Forest Service for the construction of the Dickey Belle Trail Bridge at Green Gap Road within the Uwharrie National Forest in North Carolina. Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the project required the design, fabrication, and installation of a 60-foot long, 12-foot wide prefabricated modular steel vehicle bridge capable of supporting a 20,000-pound load, such as a Caterpillar D-4 bulldozer. The scope of work included the construction of concrete abutments, excavation, erosion control, and the placement of the bridge superstructure, with a mandatory performance period of 120 calendar days following the notice to proceed. This project was designated as a 100 percent HUBZone set-aside with an estimated value between 100,000 and 250,000 dollars. Technical requirements mandated compliance with FHWA standards and specific materials, including A36 steel and pressure-treated decking. The procurement process included a pre-bid meeting and a formal amendment that updated site access protocols, traffic control specifications, and technical drawings. Labor for the project was governed by North Carolina heavy construction prevailing wage rates as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor.