CO NP COLM 10(5), GUARDRAIL IMPROVEMENT
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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), under the Department of Transportation, is soliciting quotes for Guardrail Improvement (Project CO NP COLM 10(5)) at the Colorado National Monument, Mesa County, CO. This project involves guardrail replacement and new installation along Rim Rock Drive. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The project entails guardrail replacement and new installation across approximately 0.27 miles at various sites within the Colorado National Monument. Key tasks include:
- Removal and resetting of existing guardrail, posts, blocks, and end terminals.
- Installation of new Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) Type 2, Class A, with coated wood posts.
- Installation of new MGS Type MGS Tangent terminal systems (coated), meeting MASH Test Level 2.
- Building up portions of the shoulder in three areas.
- Resetting boulders in one area.
- Installation of sign systems (chevrons, as the solar radar flashing speed sign has been removed from the RFQ).
- Roadway aggregate (Method 2) and temporary traffic control.
- Minimizing vegetation removal and utilizing a designated staging area at the East Overflow Parking lot. Guardrail post replacements and repair limits will be determined in the field by the Contracting Officer.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Price Range: $250,000 to $700,000
- Period of Performance: Work to commence within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with a completion date of August 11, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 237310 (Highway, Street & Bridge Construction), with a size standard of $45 million.
- Quote Due Date: May 7, 2026, 2:00 PM local time.
- Published Date: April 28, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via Masterworks and include SF-1442, a Quote Schedule, and Representations and Certifications. A bid bond is required, equal to 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous, considering:
- Price
- Technical Approach (Capability/Subcontracting, Key Personnel, Performance Schedule)
- Relevant Experience Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
The solicitation references "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS, FP-24," which is amended and supplemented by Special Contract Requirements (SCRs). A fire prevention plan is required (Appendix A).