AK PRA DENA 10(36), Replace Ghiglione Bridge
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Western Federal Lands Division, is issuing a presolicitation for the AK PRA DENA 10(36) Replace Ghiglione Bridge project in Denali National Park, Alaska. This Full and Open opportunity involves constructing a new 4-span steel girder bridge, demolishing the existing structure, and includes an option for aggregate work. The estimated value is $10 million to $20 million.
Project Scope
This project entails the construction of a new 4-span, 180-foot long steel girder bridge with a cast-in-place concrete deck, supported by steel pipe piles. The work also includes the demolition of the existing Ghiglione Bridge upon completion of the new structure. The overall project length is 0.201 miles and encompasses structure, grading, drainage, base, and erosion control. An "Option X" is included for aggregate scrape and processing from the Toklat River bed. Preliminary plans detail estimated quantities for various pay items, crucial for bid preparation.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Full and Open
- Estimated Price Range: $10 million to $20 million
- Tentative Solicitation Date: Winter 2025/2026
- Tentative Fixed Completion Date: Summer 2027
- Published Date: August 20, 2025
- Place of Performance: Denali National Park, 125 miles Southwest of Fairbanks, Alaska. The bridge is at Denali Park Road, Milepost 41.9, and the Toklat River scrape location is near Milepost 53.88.
Key Actions for Bidders
Prospective bidders should monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation release. It is highly recommended to use the "Follow" feature on the opportunity page to receive notifications. Due to potential difficult viewing conditions during winter, interested parties are encouraged to visit the site during summer/fall. Preliminary plans and a project description are available, providing detailed quantities and scope information essential for preparing a competitive bid.
Contact Information
- General Questions: Contracts G. Office at wfl.contracts@dot.gov or 360-619-7520.
- Technical Questions: wfl.plans-spec@dot.gov.
- No Federal Highway Administration personnel will be available for show-me tours.