WA NP MORA 11(1), Fryingpan Creek Bridge

The Fryingpan Creek Bridge project, designated as WA NP MORA 11(1), is a federal highway construction initiative under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, Western Federal Lands Division, located in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. The project involves replacing the existing steel arch girder bridge with a new 218.5-foot steel plate girder bridge featuring a concrete deck, along with associated roadway realignment, construction of new parking facilities, replacement of four culverts, installation of rip rap on abutments, addition of a log jam structure, and stone masonry work. The scope includes significant earthwork, erosion and sediment control, drainage, traffic management, and environmental mitigation measures, particularly concerning in-water work in Fryingpan Creek and Stream D culvert between June 15 and August 15 of 2027, 2028, and 2029. The project also requires a “soft start” for pile driving, use of airguns or airhorns before blasting, application of biodegradable vegetable-based oil in all equipment operating near or in waters, and archaeological monitoring by a qualified professional. The work must comply with the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14), and the total estimated cost falls between $10 million and $20 million, with a projected completion in summer 2029. This sealed bid solicitation, numbered 69056726B000001 and issued on May 12, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of June 18, 2026, is governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and demands strict adherence to physical and procedural requirements. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes by the specified local time, with no electronic submissions accepted. Offerors are required to submit a fully completed SF 1442, a bid bond per FAR 52.228-1, an Authority to Sign document, accurate SAM registration including UEI and CAGE codes, and completed representations and certifications. A HUBZone small business receives a 10% price preference in evaluation, with award based solely on lowest price after adjustment. Key contractual obligations include furnishing performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award, beginning performance within 10 days of the notice to proceed (expected by August 4, 2026), and ensuring