Z--Tioga Bridge Rehabilitation

The Tioga Bridge Rehabilitation contract is a Firm Fixed Price Construction solicitation issued by the Bureau of Land Management’s Oregon State Office under solicitation number 140L4326Q0078, with a response deadline of August 22, 2026. The project entails the resealing of the Tioga Pedestrian Bridge in Roseburg, Oregon, using copper naphthenate and linseed/pine-tar treatments under full environmental containment to safeguard surrounding natural resources. The work includes mobilization, installation of a containment system with supporting calculations, surface preparation, coating application, site cleanup, and demobilization, all to be completed within a strict 75-day performance period beginning within 10 days of the notice to proceed. The contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, requiring offerors to self-certify as small businesses and provide UEI and CAGE codes. The acquisition follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability based on demonstrated experience with similar bridge coating and containment projects serves as a mandatory pass/fail threshold; only technically acceptable offerors will be evaluated on price, with the lowest quotation selected for award. All work must comply with FP-24 Standard Specifications, OSHA standards, and federal environmental laws including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Executive Order 12088. Key contractual requirements include mandatory submission of liability insurance and performance/payment bonds via email prior to work commencement, strict controls on substitutions of key personnel or materials requiring prior written approval, and immediate reporting of any archaeological or historical findings. Invoicing must be done electronically via the Treasury’s IPP platform, and wage determinations for truck drivers are limited to Davis-Bacon rates only when operating on-site or hauling between the site and nearby dedicated facilities. Site visits are strongly encouraged, and offerors must submit a two-part proposal: a narrative detailing relevant project experience and a completed Standard Form 1442 with pricing, both emailed directly to designated government contacts by August 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.