Elk Meadows Trail Bridge Material Supply

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for the Elk Meadows Trail Bridge Material Supply. The government is procuring treated structural timber, including all required yard lumber, to construct a complete glued-laminated longitudinal deck panel slab type trail bridge system. This includes timber curb railing, running planks, and all necessary anchoring/fastening hardware and structural steel.

• Furnish, fabricate, and treat structural timber.

• Provide all required yard lumber.

• Construct a complete glued-laminated longitudinal deck panel slab type trail bridge system.

• Include timber curb railing and running planks.

• Furnish all required anchoring/fastening hardware, structural steel, and field preservative treatment.

• All structural components must have clear traceability to the fabricator or timber mill.

• Provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with FAR 52.246-15, certifying timber meets specified stress grades and preservative treatment standards.

• Anticipated Award Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

• Delivery: The bridge system must be delivered between September 28th and September 30th, 2026. Early deliveries are accepted, but deliveries on Thursday and Friday will not be accepted.

• F.O.B. Destination.

• Quotations are requested via email to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov.

• Questions are due by May 13, 2026, at 1600 MT.

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

• Evaluation factors include Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all individual line items.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code: 321999.

• Small business size standard: 500 Employees.

• This solicitation constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• Attachments include: J.1 – Specifications (12 Pages), J.2 – Statement of Work (1 Page), and J.3 – Drawings (6 Pages).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document contains specifications and modifications for construction contracts, specifically referencing FP-14 for National Forest System Roads. It details terms, definitions, bid/award procedures, scope of work, control of work, acceptance of work, legal relations, prosecution, progress, measurement, payment, timber structures, and schedules for construction contracts. Key changes involve the adoption of FP-14, deletion of references to Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR), and updates to various definitions and subsections.

• Section 557 - Timber Structures: Requires furnishing, fabricating, and treating structural timber for a complete treated timber glued-laminated longitudinal deck panel slab type trail bridge system. This includes treated timber curb railing, running planks, and all required anchoring/fastening hardware. Materials must conform to specific standards (716.02, 716.03, 716.04) and include compliance certificates/warranties.

• Work Acceptance: Follows FAR Clause 52.246-12 for Inspection of Construction. Work must conform to plans and specifications, with deviations within specified tolerances. Government inspection and testing are permitted. Alternatives to removing non-conforming work may be submitted for CO approval.

• Use of Roads: Contractors are authorized to use Forest Service roads for contract activities, subject to Road Orders and contract terms, ensuring no damage to roads or resources and safe traffic accommodation.

• The document outlines modifications to standard contract sections, implying a construction contract. Specific contract type, period of performance, or estimated value are not detailed within this attachment.

• Shop Drawings: Required for timber, connecting hardware, and other materials 21 days in advance of fabrication.

• Material Delivery: For Section 557, delivery is to the Elk Meadows Trailhead parking lot. Coordination with Braidy Richins (208.731.0176, braidy.richins@usda.gov) is required at least 48 hours prior to delivery. Thursday and Friday deliveries are prohibited.

• Measurement & Payment: Measurement follows Section B, Part 1 - Schedule of Items. Payment is per contract unit price for Section 557 items, covering furnishing, fabricating, treating, and delivery of the bridge system, but not installation.

Not specified in this document.

• This document primarily consists of modifications and specifications for construction, with a significant focus on timber structures and road usage. It references various FAR clauses and Forest Service regulations.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To furnish, fabricate, and treat structural timber for a complete glued-laminated longitudinal deck panel slab type trail bridge system, including timber curb railing and running planks.

• Furnish and fabricate a complete glued-laminated longitudinal deck panel slab type trail bridge system.

• Include timber curb railing and running planks.

• Provide all required anchoring/fastening hardware (anchor bolts, lag screws, washers, nails, plate washers, structural steel).

• Deliver the complete bridge system to the Elk Meadows Trailhead parking lot.

• Delivery Location: Elk Meadows Trailhead parking lot (approx. 19 miles from Stanley Ranger District Office, Stanley, Idaho).

• Required Delivery Date: Between September 28th and September 30th.

• Contract Time: Commence work within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and prosecute work diligently to meet the required delivery date.

• Delivery coordination: Contact Braidy Richins at 208.731.0176 or braidy.richins@usda.gov a minimum of 48 hours prior to delivery. Thursday and Friday deliveries are not permitted.

• Applicable Specifications: Federal Highway Administration Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14) and attached Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS).

• Inspection and Acceptance: Materials will be inspected by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Non-compliant materials must be replaced without additional compensation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed drawings and specifications for the Elk Meadows Trail Bridge Material Supply Project in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. It serves as a technical reference for the materials and construction methods required for the bridge.

• Cover Sheet: Provides project title, location, and an index of the 6-page drawing set.
• General Notes & Schedule of Materials: Details specifications for timber and lumber, treatment requirements (e.g., AWPA standards, Copper Naphthenate), hardware requirements (galvanization, stainless steel), and fabrication instructions. It includes a comprehensive schedule of required wood members and hardware with quantities.
• Design Criteria & Bridge Isometric: Outlines project-specific design criteria such as live loads, span length, bridge width, and material specifications. An isometric view illustrates the intended look of the bridge.
• Bridge Plan, Elevation, and Section: Provides detailed dimensions and views of the bridge structure, including the glulam deck panel slab, running planks, timber curb, and sill.
• Connection Details: Illustrates specific connection methods for deck panels to the sill, curb blocks, and backing planks.
• Foundation Anchoring Details: Shows how the bridge structure will be anchored to the precast concrete abutments, including sill anchor bolt details.

This document is critical for potential bidders as it defines the exact materials, dimensions, specifications, and construction details required for the bridge. Bidders must use this information to accurately estimate costs, procure the correct materials, and ensure their proposed solution meets all government requirements.