Monongahela NF FR 19 Box Culvert Replacement Amendment 1
SOL #: 12363N26Q4082Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH
Washington, DC, 202501138, United States
Place of Performance
Elkins, WV
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
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 8, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 24, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 28, 2026, 3:00 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 proposals for a non-personal construction contract to perform box culvert replacement on FR 19 in the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. An amendment has clarified key project details, including specific road closure dates and material disposal requirements. Proposals are due by April 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project involves the replacement of existing culverts with new 4'x8' concrete box culverts and associated construction. Key tasks include:
- Removing existing culvert structures.
- Installing new 4'x8' concrete box culverts.
- Constructing specified ditches.
- Installing an outlet pad.
Amendment 1 Clarifications (Posted April 20, 2026)
- Road Closure Dates: The government confirmed specific dates when the road must remain open, implying no work will occur: May 21-25 and the July 4th weekend.
- Unsuitable Material Removal: All unsuitable material must be removed from the site to an approved off-Forest waste site.
- Box Culvert Definition: A box culvert is specifically defined as a 4'x8' concrete box culvert.
- Road Closure: The road will be closed for the project, except for the specific dates mentioned above.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
- Period of Performance: From date of award through September 30, 2026 (limited to 40 days from Notice to Proceed).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways).
- Proposal Due: April 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: April 20, 2026 (Amendment 1).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance, with the award going to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.
- Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer receipt date.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Cynthia Horwitz (cynthia.horwitz@usda.gov).
People
Points of Contact
cynthia horwitzPRIMARY