USDA-Forest Svc Multi-Bridge Repair Kisatchie NF LOUISIANA
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting bids for a Multi-Bridge Repair project within the Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract for the rehabilitation of six critical bridges. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with an estimated magnitude between $250,000 and $500,000. Bids are due by May 8, 2026, at 0900 CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment, and supervision to complete comprehensive bridge rehabilitation across six specific locations within the Kisatchie National Forest's Caney, Kisatchie, and Winn Ranger Districts. The project involves critical findings on bridges 272-2.9, 337-1.8, 508-0.7, 831-1.5, 902-1.1, and 911-2.4. Tasks include mobilization, excavation, backfill, removal and replacement of wingwalls, abutment walls, timber, stringers, railing, and wheel guards. Additional work includes installing object markers, epoxy and Kevlar wrapping of piles, replacing plank decking boards, and adding rip rap. All work must adhere to FP-03/24 standards and USDA Forest Service supplements. Contractors must bid on all six bridge segments.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction).
- PSC Code: Z1LB (Maintenance of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways).
- Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Period of Performance: Approximately 150 days, from contract award through September 30, 2026.
- Bonds: A Bid Guarantee is required. Performance and Payment Bonds, each 100% of the original contract award price, are required within 5 days after award.
- Award Intent: The government intends to award one contract based on the overall lowest responsive and responsible bid, but reserves the right to award single project contracts based on funding availability.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Submittal Deadline: May 8, 2026, at 0900 CT.
- Last Day for Questions: April 20, 2026.
- Submission Method: Questions and bids must be emailed to adam.doyle@usda.gov and cynthia.granderson@udsa.gov. Bids require the subject line "12445126B0014 BID_Co. Name".
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest price that is FAR 14.306-1 Responsive and FAR 14.306-2 Responsible.
- Offer Acceptance Period: Offers must remain valid for 90 calendar days from the bid submittal deadline.
Eligibility & Site Visit
- Set-Aside: This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with a small business size standard of $45 million.
- Site Visit: A mandatory self-guided site visit is required for all six bridges. Contractors must certify completion of this inspection on Schedule B.