OR FS DSHUT601 60(1), Road 60 Improvements, MP 0 - 1.0
Overview
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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), Western Federal Lands Division, is soliciting bids for Road 60 Improvements, MP 0 - 1.0, located in the Deschutes National Forest, Klamath County, Oregon. This project is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for construction services. The work involves significant road rehabilitation, and bids are due by February 19, 2026, at 1400 local time.
Scope of Work
This project, designated OR FS DSHUT601 60(1), covers approximately 1.02 miles of Road 60. Key deliverables include:
- Full Depth Reclamation (6-inch depth), including placement of 2-inch crushed aggregate prior to pulverization.
- Asphalt Concrete Pavement (3-inch compacted depth in two lifts), along with asphalt milling and tack coat application.
- Culvert cleaning, turf establishment, and pavement markings (Type B).
- Temporary traffic control measures (e.g., flaggers, signs, tubular markers).
- Soil erosion control (fiber roll, rolled erosion control product).
- Preservation and protection of existing communication and electric utilities. All work must adhere to the "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14."
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Invitation for Bids (IFB).
- Estimated Price Range: $700,000 to $2,000,000.
- Completion Date: Not later than July 2, 2026. Work must commence within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Submission & Evaluation
- Bids are due: February 19, 2026, 1400 local time.
- Submission Method: Printed copies only; electronic, facsimile, or email bids will not be accepted.
- Required: Bids must be submitted on Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award, and include a valid bid bond.
- Questions: General and technical questions must be submitted in writing at least five business days before the due date.
Amendments & Clarifications
- Amendment A002 (Feb 9, 2026): Extended the bid opening date to February 19, 2026.
- Amendment A001 (Feb 4, 2026): Revised documentation requirements, introducing a "Masterworks" subsection and updating the Davis-Bacon wage schedule. It also modified sections related to electronic documentation, measurement of work, progress payments, and contractor quality control.
- Q&A (Jan 30, 2026): Clarified that 2-inch crushed aggregate for Full Depth Reclamation should be placed before pulverization and is incidental to the FDR pay item. Other details regarding surveyor responsibilities, erosion control substitutions, and traffic signals will be found in the solicitation documents.
Additional Notes
Prospective bidders were encouraged to view the project site during the fall due to potential winter access issues. No government-provided "show-me" tours are available. The FHWA's procedures for handling change orders are outlined in the "WFLHD Construction Contract Administration" document.