C. Shawn Long

Natchez Trace Parkway

The Natchez Trace Parkway pavement rehabilitation project, identified as solicitation 693C73-19-B-000012, involves the asphalt resurfacing and rehabilitation of approximately 7.58 miles of the parkway from milepost 102.42 to 110 in Madison County, Mississippi. Managed by the Department of Transportation's FHWA Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, the project focuses on asphalt concrete overlay, wedge and level requirements, and specific widening specifications to improve mainline and access road conditions. The work was designated as a small business set-aside and underwent a categorical exclusion process to ensure compliance with environmental and cultural resource regulations. The contract is structured with multiple funding schedules, including a primary Schedule A valued at 1,660,843.99, along with Government Option 1 (Schedule B) at 927,987.49 and Government Option 2 (Schedule C) at 174,718.45. Additional financial incentives are provided for materials and roughness across Schedules A and B. Technical specifications were refined through amendments to adjust recycled asphalt pavement content in the paving lifts to ensure quality standards. The procurement process required comprehensive bidder qualifications, including project history and personnel resumes, to ensure the selected contractor could meet the technical demands of the rehabilitation.

Department Of TransportationMadison County, Mississippi, VA, USA$1M–$5M est.

NAICS

237310

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

PSC

Construction of Structures and Facilities

Small Business

Awarded Jun 27, 2019

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Monongahela National Forest

Awarded by the Department of Transportation's Eastern Federal Lands Division, contract 693C73-19-B-000014 focuses on the repair of storm and flood damaged infrastructure within the Monongahela National Forest in Webster County, West Virginia. Specifically, the project involves the reconstruction of Mainline Williams River Road (FS Route 86) from milepost 8.0 to 11.1. The scope of work includes embankment reconstruction, the removal and replacement of bridge 92104000032395, pavement repair, shoulder and ditch reconditioning, and general drainage improvements. The contract value associated with Schedule A is 1,530,941.50. The project was executed under strict environmental and regulatory guidelines, including a Categorical Exclusion from further NEPA analysis and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the West Virginia Division of Culture and History ensured that the work would have no adverse effects on federally listed endangered species, such as the Indiana bat and northern long-eared bat, or on archaeological and architectural resources. Technical execution was supported by detailed geotechnical reports for box culvert and bridge foundations and was open to certified Small Business Concerns.

Department Of TransportationWebster County, WV, VA, USA$2M–$5M est.

NAICS

237310

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

PSC

Construction of Structures and Facilities

Small Business

Awarded Jun 27, 2019

Awarded7

Monongahela National Forest

Solicitation 693C73-19-B-000013 is a small business set-aside contract issued by the Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Eastern Federal Lands Division, for infrastructure repairs within the Monongahela National Forest. The project focuses on the repair of Williams River Road (FS Route 86) from milepost 12.0 to 14.7 in Webster County, West Virginia. The scope of work includes slope failure repair, shoulder and ditch reconditioning, and culvert replacements over approximately 0.90 miles, with a total disturbed area of about 2.36 acres. The project is valued at 813,408.10 dollars, though initial estimates ranged between 1 million and 2 million dollars. The contract requires strict adherence to technical construction plans and environmental guidelines, including a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and a Categorical Exclusion for flood damage repairs to ensure NEPA compliance and the protection of endangered species and historic sites. Prospective bidders are required to submit comprehensive qualifications, including company structure, key personnel resumes, and a history of relevant completed projects. Administrative oversight is managed by the Eastern Federal Lands Division office in Ashburn, Virginia, with specific requirements for SAM registration and the submission of SF-1442 forms.

Department Of TransportationWebster County, WV, VA, USA$1M–$2M est.

NAICS

237310

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

PSC

Construction of Structures and Facilities

Small Business

Awarded Jun 27, 2019

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Blue Ridge Parkway - NP BLRI PVT PRES FY18

Solicitation 693C73-19-R-000004, issued by the Department of Transportation's Eastern Federal Lands Division, is a Request for Proposal for pavement preservation services on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The project encompasses approximately 100.15 miles across North Carolina and Virginia, utilizing chip seal with fog seal or thin-lift asphalt concrete pavement overlay. The scope of work is divided into multiple schedules, with a total combined value of 6,843,450.00. The project requires strict adherence to environmental mitigation measures and compliance with NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act. The contract process included several amendments to refine special requirements for pavement marking removal and aggregate gradation specifications. Prospective offerors were required to provide detailed qualifications, including key personnel resumes and contract history, as well as a comprehensive subcontracting plan with goals for small business categories such as SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, and WOSB. Performance of the work was scheduled for completion by December 11, 2019, under NAICS code 237310.

Department Of TransportationAlleghany, Avery, Burke, McDowell, Watauga, and Yancey Counties, North Carolina, and Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, and Patrick Count, VA, USA$8M–$12M est.

NAICS

237310

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

PSC

Construction of Structures and Facilities

693C73-19-R-000004

Awarded May 13, 2019

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Blue Ridge Parkway - NP-BLRI 2H16

The Blue Ridge Parkway project NP-BLRI 2H16, under solicitation 693C73-19-R-000005, is an award for the rehabilitation of post-tension anchorage and structure cleaning at the Linn Cove Viaduct in Avery County, North Carolina. Managed by the Department of Transportation's Eastern Federal Lands Division, the contract is valued at 747,049.00 dollars. The scope of work focuses on addressing structural deterioration identified in inspection reports, specifically the corrosion of tendons and the failure of post-tensioning anchorage grout caps. Key deliverables include the removal of existing caps, cleaning of the anchorage system, installation of new grout caps, application of elastomeric coatings, graffiti removal, and general structure cleaning. The project required contractors to demonstrate specialized experience in post-tensioned precast box beam repair and adhere to strict federal regulations, including SAM registration and FAR compliance. Environmental and safety protocols are central to the execution, including the implementation of National White-Nose Syndrome Decontamination Protocols to protect local bat populations and adherence to NEPA and NHPA compliance standards. The work was scheduled for completion by August 15, 2019, and utilized NAICS code 237310 for highway, street, and bridge construction.

Department Of TransportationAvery County, North Carolina, VA, USA$500K–$1M est.

NAICS

237310

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

PSC

Construction of Structures and Facilities

693C73-19-R-000005

Awarded May 21, 2019

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Monongahela National Forest - WV ERFO FS 2016-1(7)

Solicitation 693C73-19-B-000010 is a small business set-aside contract issued by the Department of Transportation's Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division for project WV ERFO FS 2016-1(7) in the Monongahela National Forest. Located in Greenbrier and Pocahontas Counties, West Virginia, the project focuses on flood damage repairs under Disaster ID WV2016-1-FS. The primary scope of work includes the removal and replacement of the Rattle Snake Bridge, the replacement of pipe culverts on Brushy Mountain Road, and general roadway and drainage reconstruction on Forest Service Roads 719 and 719B. The total contract value is 886,680.21 dollars. The project is supported by detailed geotechnical boring logs identifying sandstone, limestone, and shale formations, and it adheres to NEPA categorical exclusion authorities. Technical specifications include specific concrete requirements, with amendments allowing silica fume as an alternative to fly ash. Bidders were required to provide comprehensive qualifications, including business history and personnel details, and maintain active SAM registration. The procurement process involved multiple amendments to clarify temporary diversion methods, waste site requirements, and bid opening schedules.

Department Of TransportationGreenbrier County, West Virginia, VA, USA$500K–$1.5M est.

NAICS

237310

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

PSC

Construction of Structures and Facilities

Small Business

Awarded May 14, 2019

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Mammoth Cave National Park - NP-MACA 13(1), 14(2)

Awarded by the Department of Transportation's Eastern Federal Lands Division, contract 693C73-19-B-000002 focuses on the reconstruction of Green River Ferry Road ramps and shoulder hardening on Mammoth Cave Parkway in Edmonson County, Kentucky. The project scope includes removing and reconstructing roadway approaches to the Green River Ferry Crossing, implementing drainage improvements, providing scour protection, and protecting historic stone walls. Technical specifications involve milling and overlay, reinforced concrete ramp sections, and the use of gabion baskets for bank stabilization, all designed to minimize impacts on water surface elevation and local hydraulics. The total contract value is 1,737,715.00 dollars, consisting of a base amount of 1,333,140.00 dollars under Schedule A, with optional additions of 186,865.00 dollars for Schedule B and 217,710.00 dollars for Schedule C. This project was restricted to certified Small Business Concerns and required adherence to strict environmental and historical guidelines. It received a No Adverse Effect determination from the Kentucky State Historic Preservation Office and concurrence from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the protection of federally listed species. The work was scheduled for completion by November 15, 2019.

Department Of TransportationEdmonson County, Kentucky, VA, USA$1M–$2M est.

NAICS

237310

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

PSC

Construction of Structures and Facilities

Small Business

Awarded May 3, 2019

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