AK USFS Chug1004 9(1), Vagt Lake Trailhead
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) is issuing a Presolicitation for the AK USFS Chug1004 9(1), Vagt Lake Trailhead project in Seward, Alaska. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for construction services, including excavation, grading, and facility installation. The project has an estimated value between $700,000 and $2,000,000. The solicitation is anticipated for Winter 2024/2025, with a tentative completion by Fall 2025.
Scope of Work
The project involves constructing and improving the Vagt Lake Trailhead facilities. Key tasks include:
- Excavation and grading, including placement of Unclassified Borrow and Aggregate.
- Installation of a vault toilet.
- Concrete placement for ADA-compliant parking spaces and walkways.
- Sign installation and other small items such as concrete gutters, wheelstops, and detectable warning panels.
- The project length is approximately 0.133 miles.
- An optional government-provided material source (Milepost 35 Pit) is available for unclassified borrow and aggregate, requiring contractor clearing, grubbing, excavation, and crushing.
- Special requirements include Contractor Quality Control/Assurance, Sampling & Testing, Soil Erosion Control, and potentially Hired Technical Services (Archaeologist).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sealed Bid, Firm-Fixed-Price Contract (Presolicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Price Range: $700,000 to $2,000,000
- Tentative Completion Date: Fall 2025
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: Winter 2024/2025
- Place of Performance: Lower Trail Lake in Crown Point, Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK (25 miles north of Seward).
Key Documents & Actions
Preliminary plans and a project description are currently available. Bidders are encouraged to review these documents to understand the scope, design, and specifications. To receive notifications when the solicitation is posted, interested parties should use the "Follow" button on SAM.gov. A site visit during the fall is recommended due to potential snow conditions during the advertised period; access after October 14 is weather-dependent.
Contact Information
- General Questions: wfl.contracts@dot.gov or 360-619-7520 (Contracts G. Office)
- Technical Questions: wfl.plans-spec@dot.gov