MT PRAIRIE 2016(3), Milwaukee Bridge Resurfacing and Rehabilitation
Overview
Buyer
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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), under the Department of Transportation, has issued a Presolicitation for the MT PRAIRIE 2016(3), Milwaukee Bridge Resurfacing and Rehabilitation project in Prairie County, Montana. This project involves significant bridge and roadway improvements with an estimated value between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The tentative solicitation release is Spring/Summer 2026, with a tentative completion by Fall/Winter 2026.
Scope of Work
This project focuses on the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Milwaukee Bridge and its adjacent roadway. Key tasks include:
- Bridge Deck Replacement: Removing existing timber decking and installing a new metal grid bridge deck.
- Bridge Railing Replacement: Replacing existing timber railing with a new metal bridge rail.
- Structural Repairs: Performing scour remediation to a single pier and concrete repair of two abutments.
- Roadway Improvements: Grading and resurfacing the roadway adjacent to the bridge.
- Detailed Work Items: Encompass soil erosion and sediment control, earthwork (clearing, grubbing, excavation, embankment), slope reinforcement, aggregate and base courses, steel structure work, painting, and incidental construction such as fences, gates, cattle guards, and traffic control.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: Y1LB (Construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways)
- Estimated Price Range: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
- Project Length: 0.348 Mile
- Project Location: Approximately 5 miles west of Terry City, Prairie County, Montana.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Key Dates & Actions
- Tentative Solicitation Date: Spring/Summer 2026 (documents available Spring 2026).
- Tentative Fixed Completion Date: Fall/Winter 2026.
- Bidders are encouraged to:
- Monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation release and follow the opportunity for automatic notifications.
- View the project site at their own discretion, as no FHWA personnel will be available for site tours.
- Submit technical questions to wfl.plans-spec@dot.gov.
- Direct general questions to wfl.contracts@dot.gov or call 360-619-7520.
Additional Notes
Preliminary plans are attached to this notice, providing detailed technical drawings and specifications crucial for understanding the project's complexity and preparing accurate bids. The project description specifies the use of US Customary Units and FP-14 Specs.