OR FS DSHUT601 60(1), Road 60 Improvements, MP 0 - 1.0
Overview
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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, under the Department of Transportation, issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for OR FS DSHUT601 60(1), Road 60 Improvements, MP 0 - 1.0. This project, located in the Deschutes National Forest, Klamath County, Oregon, was a Total Small Business Set-Aside for road construction services. The bidding period has concluded, with bid tabulations and a bid summary posted on February 24-25, 2026, detailing offers received from multiple contractors.
Project Scope
The project involved comprehensive improvements to a 1.0 to 1.02-mile section of Road 60. Key deliverables included:
- Full depth reclamation (6-inch depth) and asphalt concrete pavement (3-inch compacted depth).
- Asphalt pavement milling, tack coat application, and crushed aggregate placement.
- Cleaning of 12-inch and 18-inch culverts.
- Turf establishment and soil erosion control measures (fiber roll, rolled erosion control product).
- Pavement markings (Type B: solid/broken white/yellow, stop lines) and permanent sign systems.
- Temporary traffic control (tubular markers, construction signs, flaggers, pilot car).
- Preservation and protection of existing communication and electric utilities.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (anticipated).
- Estimated Value: $700,000 to $2,000,000.
- Completion Date: Work to be completed not later than July 2, 2026.
- Specifications: Based on "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14".
- Location: Approximately 14 miles west of Gilchrist, OR, within the Deschutes National Forest.
Submission & Evaluation
Bids were required to be submitted as printed copies on Standard Form 1442, with a bid bond. Electronic bids were not accepted. The bid opening date was extended multiple times via amendments, with the final due date being February 24, 2026, at 1430 PT. Questions and answers clarified details on surveyor responsibilities, erosion control substitutions, turf establishment, traffic signals, and full depth reclamation, with several items addressed by Amendment A003.
Key Updates & Results
- Amendment A001 (Feb 4, 2026): Updated wage schedules, added "Masterworks" system requirements, and revised special contract requirements and plan sheets.
- Amendment A002 (Feb 9, 2026): Extended bid opening date to February 19, 2026.
- Amendment A003 (Feb 17, 2026): Further extended bid opening to February 24, 2026, at 1430 PT, deleted "Turf Establishment" item A0320, and added "Temporary Traffic Control, Pilot Car" item A0510, and revised several plan sheets and special contract requirements.
- Bid Results (Feb 24-25, 2026): A bid summary and detailed bid tabulations were posted, showing five contractors submitted offers, with JAL Construction, Inc. submitting the lowest responsive bid at $561,276.00, significantly below the Engineer's Estimate of $1,421,148.00.