Cherokee National Forest Project TN ERFO FS CHRKE804 2020-2(4)

Quick Summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, is soliciting sealed bids for storm and flood damage repair on Little Gassaway Road (FS 45) and Sina Branch Road (FS 67) within the Cherokee National Forest, Polk County, Tennessee. This project, designated TN ERFO FS CHRKE804 2020-2(4), is a Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside. The estimated value is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Bids are due May 14, 2026, by 1400 local time.

Scope of Work

The project involves comprehensive repair and restoration of roadways damaged by storms. Key tasks include:

• Grading and roadway resurfacing.
• Construction of drain dips and replacement of drainage culverts.
• Slope stabilization, including Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) structures and concrete box culverts.
• Ditch reconditioning and drainage culvert cleaning.
• Other miscellaneous construction work. The work is detailed in the provided plans, which include Erosion and Sediment Control (ESCP) measures and environmental commitments related to aquatic organism passages and protected species.

Contract Details

• Solicitation Number: 693C73-26-B-000010
• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
• Estimated Value: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
• Performance Period: 726 calendar days if both Schedules A (Base) and B (Option) are awarded simultaneously. Schedule A alone is 411 days, with an additional 373 days if Schedule B is exercised.
• Set-Aside: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13). Only certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns may bid.
• Applicable Standards: Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-24).

Submission & Evaluation

• Bid Due Date: May 14, 2026, by 1400 local time.
• Submission Method: Electronic bids accepted via email only to EFLHD.Contracts@dot.gov. Bids must include a scanned copy of the official bid bond.
• Bid Guarantee: Required, 20% of the bid price or $3 million, whichever is less.
• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest Evaluation Total Price of Project (Schedule A Bid Total + Schedule B Bid Total).
• Documents: All solicitation documents, including plans and specifications, are available for download from SAM.gov (search "693C73"). Site visits are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Ms. Katie Snyder.

Important Notes

• SAM Registration: Prospective contractors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer submission and award. Annual representations and certifications must be current.
• VETS-4212: The required annual Form VETS-4212 must be completed online.
• Questions: All questions concerning construction projects should be sent to eflhd.contracts@dot.gov, including the solicitation number, project name/number, firm details, and point of contact.
• Visitor Security: Bidders attending bid openings in person must present valid photo ID, be escorted, and are advised to arrive at least one hour prior. Electronic submission is encouraged.