ID FS NEZPR117 221(1), National Forest Service System Road 221 Rehabilitation
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), Western Federal Lands Division, has issued a presolicitation for the ID FS NEZPR117 221(1), National Forest Service System Road 221 Rehabilitation project. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract, estimated between $10 million and $20 million, involves extensive road rehabilitation in Idaho. The solicitation is anticipated for Winter 2025/2026, with a tentative completion by Fall 2026.
Scope of Work
This project focuses on the rehabilitation of 29.7 miles of National Forest Service System Road 221, located 1.4 miles North of Grangeville, ID, within the Nez Perce National Forest. Key work elements include:
- Pavement Preservation & Repair: Subexcavation, drainage, full depth reclamation with cement, asphalt concrete pavement (gyratory mix design), chip seal, micro surfacing, crack sealing, and patching.
- Earthwork & Drainage: Clearing & grubbing, excavation & embankment, earthwork geosynthetics, riprap (Class 2, 3, 4), rockery, special rock embankment, rock buttress, reinforced soil slopes, and culvert replacements (18, 24, 36, 48-inch pipe).
- Incidental Construction: Construction survey & staking, quality control, soil erosion & sediment control, permanent pavement markings, and temporary traffic control (flagger, pilot car, supervisor). Preliminary plans also detail standard details and custom sign designs for traffic control and road signage.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Negotiated, Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $10 million to $20 million
- Project Length: 29.7 miles (from MP 6.8 to MP 34.3)
- Place of Performance: Idaho (1.4 Miles North of Grangeville, ID)
- Product Service Code: Y1LB (Construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways)
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This project will be solicited exclusively to existing prime contractors on the Idaho, Montana and Surrounding Areas MATOC. Proposals will only be accepted from these listed prime contractors. Subcontracting opportunities are anticipated, and interested vendors are encouraged to view the Interested Vendors List on SAM.gov (requires SAM login and entity linking).
Key Dates & Actions
- Published Date: September 19, 2025
- Anticipated Solicitation: Winter 2025/2026
- Tentative Completion: Fall 2026
- Action Items: Interested parties, especially potential subcontractors, should monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation release and utilize the "Follow" button for notifications. Prospective offerors are encouraged to view the project site during the fall before snow makes access difficult.
- Contacts:
- General Questions: Contracts G. Office (wfl.contracts@dot.gov, 360-619-7520)
- Technical Questions: wfl.plans-spec@dot.gov