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USDA-Forest Service Bridge 521-2.9 Replacement Kisatchie NF LOUISIANA
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This contract entails the firm-fixed price replacement of the Bridge 521-2.9, located on National Forest Service Road 521 in Grant County, Louisiana, within the Kisatchie National Forest. The project involves complete removal of the existing bridge structure, including piles, followed by installation of a new single-lane prestressed concrete span bridge meeting FP-03 and FP-24 standards specific to USDA Forest Service supplementation. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and transportation necessary to complete the bridge replacement according to detailed specifications, structural designs, and applicable material standards such as AASHTO and ASTM. The replacement work includes excavation, structural backfill, riprap placement, installation of prestressed concrete piles and precast concrete members, as well as site restoration. The bridge site is closed to all traffic, requiring bidders to self-inspect and certify conditions prior to bid submission. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310, covering highway, street, and bridge construction, with an anticipated contract value estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. Award will be made by lowest-price, responsive, and responsible bidder on a sealed bid basis, with proposals due by May 22, 2026. The period of performance extends approximately 180 days from notice to proceed until December 31, 2026. The contracting office overseeing the solicitation is USDA Forest Service CSA EAST 11 in Atlanta, Georgia, with primary points of contact designated. The contract incorporates extensive federal acquisition regulations governing inspection, wage rates, labor standards, security requirements, and anti-trafficking provisions. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the project site and material sources, ensuring compliance with contractual and material quality requirements. Special contract requirements mandate contractor compliance with anti-discrimination laws, whistleblower protections, Buy American requirements for construction materials, and personal identity verification standards. Invoicing will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform, and contractors must provide a bid guarantee upon submission. The solicitation highlights the need for complete and timely bid submissions, including certification of bridge inspection by the bidder, with no organized site visit scheduled. All contract terms, conditions, and technical details, including detailed schedules, geotechnical reports, and structural drawings, are included or referenced within the solicitation package for bidder review.
General Info
Contract Value
$718,094.46Place of Performance
LA, 71432, USASet-Aside
Awardee
APECK CONSTRUCTION, LLCAward Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued under the authority of FAR Part 14 - Sealed Bidding.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR 12 and 14.
BY SIGNING THE SF1442, THE CONTRACTOR IS CERTIFYING THEY HAVE CONDUCTED A SELF-GUIDED INSPECTION OF ALL BRIDGES ON THIS INVITATION FOR BID. All work to be performed under the contract awarded will be in accordance with FP03/24 and USDA Forest Service supplements.
This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) will result in award of a firm-fixed price contract. Award will be made using a Lowest Price responsive/ responsible evaluation. The government intends to award One (1) contract based upon overall low bid. Terms, conditions, and the requirements, Road Bridge Inspection Report is provided for this project(s).
Project Title: Bridge 521-2.9 Replacement Kisatchie NF LOUISIANA
Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS: 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction / PSC Z1LB MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAIL
Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000.
52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sept 1996): Required
Location: NFSR 521-2.9 over Bear Creek, Grant County, Louisiana at mile post 2.7260. The project is located on the Winn Ranger District in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana on FSR 521 at milepost 2.9. The project is approximately 14 miles SSE of Winnfield, Louisiana. Latitude 31.776351 /Longitude -92.546279
Scope of Work Summarized: The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals necessary, except as otherwise provided in the contract, to successfully complete the following work on National Forest Road (NFSR) utilizing/meeting FP-03 and 24 standards. This project is for the replacement of NFSR 521-2.9 over Bear Creek, Grant County, Louisiana at mile post 2.7260. Rehabilitation to include but not limited to the following (See SOW/Plans/Etc for Complete Details): Mobilization of personnel, material, and equipment; 20302 Removal of Existing Bridge (Remove Piles or Cut Piles Below Grade); 20801 Structural Backfill Cubic; 20803 Structural Excavation; 25102 Placed Riprap, Class 2 (La Dotd Class 130);30208 Crushed Aggregate Surfacing Course; 55101 Prestressed Concrete Pile, 14" X 14"; 55201 Structural Concrete, Class A, (Ae); 55218a Precast Concrete Member, Abutment Pile Cap;55218b Precast Concrete Member, Pier Pile Cap; 55218c Precast Concrete Member, Wingwall;55218d Precast Concrete Member, Backing Plank; 55301a Precast, Prestressed Structural Concrete Member; 55301b Precast, Prestressed Structural Concrete Member; 55401 Reinforcing Steel, Grade 60.
SCHEDULE:
Site Visit: Contractor will self-tour the bridged and certify on the Schedule B for each line item. An organized site visit is not scheduled. Bidders are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. NOTE: The bridge is currently closed to ALL traffic.
Questions Deadline: 30 APR 2026. Questions shall be submitted Richard.huffman@usda.gov and cc: Charles.cotton@usda.gov, and are due no later than April 30th, 2026. The subject line should read: 12445126B0016 QUESTION.
Bids Deadline: 22 May 0900 CT. All bids shall be received by 0900 CT and emailed to Richard.huffman@usda.gov (501-431-7084) and cc: Charles.cotton@usda.gov (: (859) 745-3106).
Subject Line: 12445126B0016 BID_Co. Name
**The contractor SHALL call the CO/CS to confirm receipt of the proposal/bid. This is to prevent loss due to email systems “quarantines”
Period of Performance: award through 31 Dec 20226 (Approx 180 Days)
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