Monongahela National Forest FR76 Embankment Stabilization Project

SOL #: 12445526B0007Solicitation

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/18a7694b95cf4ee491990b6532e6cb6f/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 23, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 28, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 28, 2026, 5:00 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 Monongahela National Forest is soliciting bids for the FR76 Embankment Stabilization Project, requiring construction services to stabilize embankments at two sites along Forest Road 76 in West Virginia. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB), issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due by May 28, 2026, at 1300 local time.

Scope of Work

The project involves comprehensive construction tasks at Site 1 (FR 76 MP 2.17) and Site 2 (FR 76 MP 14.88). Key requirements include:

Construction of three (3) soldier pile and concrete lagging retaining walls.
Removal and resetting of existing drainage culverts and guardrail.
Installation of new drainage culverts.
Dewatering of streams and placement of riprap along streambanks and in-stream.
Regrading of stream channels and reconstruction/regrading of portions of Forest Road 76.
Installation of rebar and non-shrink, high strength grout along existing bridge abutment foundations.
Specific tasks include submitting a construction schedule, erosion control plan, temporary stream diversion plan, and traffic control notifications.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Invitation for Bid (IFB).
Period of Performance: Work must commence within 14 calendar days after notice to proceed and be completed by October 21, 2026.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
NAICS Code: 237310 (Construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways).
Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million.
Place of Performance: Nicholas County, WV (Site 1) and Webster County, WV (Site 2), near the Gauley Ranger Station.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposal Submission Deadline: May 28, 2026, at 1300 local time.
Submission Location: Item 8 of the solicitation.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsible offeror who is responsive to the solicitation.
Required Submissions: Completed and signed SF1442, acknowledgement of all amendments, completed schedule of items, and a Bid Bond.
Offer Acceptance Period: 30 calendar days from the bid receipt date.
Questions Deadline: May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, via email to paul.boucher@usda.gov.

Key Attachments

Bidders must review the following critical documents:

Sol_12445526B0007.pdf: The main solicitation document.
Att 01_SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: Details pricing breakdown and quantities for both sites.
Att 02_SOW - FR 76 Embankment Stabilization.docx: Provides the detailed Statement of Work.
Att 03_FP-14 Standard Specifications.pdf: Outlines technical specifications and contractual requirements.
Att 04_Embankment Stabilization Project_Drawings.pdf: Contains detailed engineering drawings.
Att 05_Wage Rates.pdf: Specifies prevailing wage rates for the project counties.