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Sam Houston Trail Bridge Replacement
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This contract involves the full design and construction of eighteen trail bridges along the Multi-Use Trail in the Sam Houston National Forest near New Waverly, Texas. The scope includes site investigation and analysis, development of design and construction documents, removal of existing crossing infrastructure, construction of new crossings, and connecting trail approaches. The work allows for a phased approach due to the multiple sites and varying crossing types. The project’s estimated cost falls between $1 million and $5 million, with work expected to be completed within 390 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The contractor must submit a proposed schedule within 10 days of receiving the NTP and provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside issued by the Department of Agriculture, Southwestern Regional Office, located in Albuquerque, NM, with the place of performance in Lufkin, Texas. Offerors are strongly encouraged to conduct site visits to assess conditions affecting the work and to submit any questions by April 2, 2026. The solicitation deadline was extended to May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Contractors must comply with relevant Federal Acquisition Regulations, including those pertaining to differing site conditions and bonding requirements. The point of contact for this contract is David Watson, available by phone and email for further inquiries.
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Lufkin, TX, 75904, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
April 10, 2026
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1.Update and provide responses to questions.
2. Extend solicitation from April 17, 2026, to May 29, 2026, 1400 CST.
1.1 This Project includes all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, travel, supervision, and incidentals
necessary for the full design and construction of (18) Trail Bridges on the MUT (Multi-Use Trail) of the Sam Houston National Forest west of New Waverly, TX. Work includes:
1.1.1 Phase A: Site Investigation and Analysis
1.1.2 Phase B: Design and Construction Document Preparation
1.1.3 Phase C: Removal and disposal of existing crossing infrastructure, construction of new crossings,
and construction and connecting of trail approaches from the existing trail to the new crossings.
1.2 The contractor may adopt a phased approach to completion of the crossings due to the number of sites as well as the varied locations and potential varied crossing types proposed.
1. Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction (FAR 36.204)
In accordance with FAR 36.204, Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects, the magnitude of this construction project is estimated to be between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
This magnitude range is provided solely for the purpose of assisting prospective offerors in determining their capability to perform the work. The magnitude range does not represent the Governments independent estimate.
2. Site Visit
Offerors are strongly encouraged to visit the project site to familiarize themselves with local conditions that may affect the performance of the work. Contractors shall be responsible for investigating and satisfying themselves as to the conditions affecting the work, including but not limited to access, terrain, weather conditions, and other conditions which may impact the cost or performance of the work.
Failure to visit the site will not relieve the contractor from responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work.
3. Period of Performance
The contractor shall complete all work required under this contract within 390 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), unless otherwise specified in the contract.
The contractor shall provide a proposed schedule within 10 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed outlining the anticipated sequence and duration of work activities.
4. Bonding Requirements
In accordance with FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds Construction, the successful offeror shall furnish performance and payment bonds in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price.
The required bonds shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days after receipt of the notice of award.
5. Differing Site Conditions
Offerors are reminded that FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, is incorporated into this solicitation and resulting contract. Contractors shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing upon encountering subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site that differ materially from those indicated in the contract or from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the contract.
QUESTIONS ARE DUE THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026.