MOF Williams River at Tea Creek Bridge Replacement

SOL #: 12445526B0008Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 13

Atlanta, GA, 303092449, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Highway (237310)

PSC

Construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways (Y1LB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bac494c2cbd141e4882b1800c250b81a/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 1, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 29, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM

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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting bids (Invitation for Bids - IFB) for the MOF Williams River at Tea Creek Bridge Replacement project. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves furnishing and installing a two-span box beam bridge system on FR 135 Tea Creek Campground over the Williams River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The estimated magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Bids are due May 11, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time.

Scope of Work

The project encompasses comprehensive construction services, including:

Construction survey and staking, Erosion and Sediment (E&S) controls, clearing and grubbing.
Installation of cofferdams and dewatering, excavation for riprap placement.
Removal of the existing structure and installation of the new two-span box beam bridge system.
Micro piling design and installation, roadway subbase and aggregate, asphalt cement, guardrail, and riprap armoring.
Environmental protection measures: turbidity monitoring, in-channel perimeter control, fish relocation and removal, candy darter monitoring and capturing, and stream rehabilitation.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Invitation for Bids (IFB).
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS Code: 237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000).
Estimated Magnitude: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000.
Period of Performance: May 4, 2026 – November 30, 2027 (310 business days), with early completion accepted. A winter shutdown period is scheduled from December 1, 2026 – March 30, 2027.

Submission & Evaluation

Bid Submission: Email completed bids to Kevin.Brown2@usda.gov.
Bid Deadline: May 11, 2026, no later than 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
Bid Requirements: Must include Attachment 1 Schedule of Items (priced) and acknowledgement of amendments. Bids exceeding $150,000 require a bid bond on Standard Form 24 (SF-24).
Bid Acceptance Period: Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the bid receipt date.
Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsible bidder.
Public Bid Opening: May 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM ET via Microsoft Teams (link provided in the solicitation description).
Questions Due: May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time, via email to Kevin.Brown2@usda.gov. Include the solicitation name and number in the subject line.

Important Notes

Contractors are strongly encouraged to inspect the location before bidding. A site visit is urged and expected.
Funds are not presently available; obligation is contingent upon appropriation.
The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.
Attachment 4 Supplemental Specs details numerous critical revisions to contract specifications, requiring careful review by bidders.