WA NP MORA 11(1), Fryingpan Creek Bridge

The WA NP MORA 11(1) Fryingpan Creek Bridge project, issued by the Department of Transportation’s Western Federal Lands Division, involves the replacement of an existing steel arch girder bridge with a new 218.5-foot steel plate girder bridge featuring a concrete deck. Located within Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County, Washington, the project encompasses approximately 0.27 miles of roadway and includes related construction activities such as roadway realignment, parking lot construction, minor pipe culvert replacements, and natural stone masonry work. Scheduled for solicitation release in Winter 2026 with a response deadline of June 18, 2026, the anticipated construction timeline targets completion by Summer 2029. The project is managed under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and governed by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements applicable to federal highway projects, including FP-14 standard specifications. This sealed bid solicitation requires bidders to submit printed proposals by the stated deadline, including standard forms, subcontracting plans, and technical documentation on physical media. Contract administration mandates strict adherence to quality control plans, construction schedule compliance, sampling and testing procedures, and environmental and safety standards, including erosion control and accident prevention per OSHA and Army Corps of Engineers guidelines. The procurement includes FAR clauses covering small business utilization, equal opportunity, labor standards, ethics, whistleblower protections, security requirements, and accelerated payments. The contract specifies fixed construction deliverables such as mobilization, survey and staking, structural concrete, asphalt paving, bridge railing, and masonry. Payment and invoicing must be conducted electronically via the Department's DELPHI/iSupplier system. Inspection and acceptance occur onsite, with contractors responsible for maintaining quality control and complying with testing criteria outlined by AASHTO standards and contract quality sections. Special contract requirements include security safeguards for contractor information systems, mandatory use of reporting systems (Masterworks, FASCIA, eSRS), steel price adjustment mechanisms, and obligations for permitting related to water and waste management. While no specific key personnel or organizational conflict of interest provisions are highlighted, the contract emphasizes compliance with trafficking in persons regulations for large contracts and requires notification of bankruptcy events. The site permits contractor housing at a designated location. The government retains rights for inspection and contract monitoring throughout the performance period, which commences promptly after award and notice to proceed, with work performed primarily in Washington State near Packwood, WA. The solicitation does not currently provide pricing values or contract options but outlines a structured bid schedule with emphasis on natural stone masonry