Hiawatha Trail Trestle Rehabilitation
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Idaho Panhandle National Forest has issued a Presolicitation for the Hiawatha Trail Trestle Rehabilitation project. This project involves significant rehabilitation work on the Small Creek, Barnes Creek, and Clear Creek Trestles located in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Avery Ranger District, ID. The solicitation for this project is anticipated to be posted on or about June 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses the full extent of activities for the trestle repair, including but not limited to:
- Abutment repair
- Removing existing ballast and ballast boxes
- Installing new deck panels
- Installation of cable rail system
- Trail pothole repair
- Miscellaneous and ancillary structures
- Traffic control
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, transportation, supplies, and incidentals. All equipment must meet State, Federal, and Local Laws.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Solicitation expected on or about June 23, 2026)
- Estimated Magnitude: More than $10,000,000.00
- NAICS: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a $45 million size standard
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Published Date: June 8, 2026
- Place of Performance: Avery, ID
Additional Notes
Performance and payment bonds, as well as a bid guarantee, will be required for this project. Primary Contact: Darnell Williams, darnell.williams@usda.gov, 541-383-5433.