WA ERFO FS MTBKR605 2022-1(3) Mt. Baker - Forest Road 11 MP 23.9 Repair

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the "Mt. Baker - Forest Road 11 MP 23.9 Repair" project.

• Stockpile Location: Government-furnished stockpile areas are for rootwad and log deflector retrieval only. Disposal of unsuitable or excess materials, or staging of materials/equipment at these locations is not permissible.
• Stockpile Area #2 Function: Stockpile area #2 at MP 21.5 is an additional area for rootwad and log deflector exhaustion from area #1. Disposal or staging of materials/equipment here is also not permissible.
• Contract Timeline: The timeline for the contracted work can be found in SF1442, Block 11, page A-5.
• Amendments: As of March 16, 2026, no amendments have been issued for this solicitation.

This Q&A clarifies the use of stockpile areas and directs bidders to specific sections for contract timeline information. It also confirms the absence of amendments to date.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarifications and answers to vendor questions regarding the "WA ERFO FS MTBKR605 2022-1(3), Project: Mt. Baker - Forest Road 11 MP 23.9 Repair" opportunity.

• Stockpile Location for Sub-Excavation Materials: The GOV-furnished stockpile areas identified on Sheet A.3 are designated for rootwad and log deflector retrieval only. Disposal of unsuitable or excess materials, or staging of equipment at these locations, is not permissible.
• Function of Staging Area / Stockpile #2: Stockpile area #2 at MP 21.5 is an additional area intended for use if the rootwads and log deflectors from stockpile area #1 are exhausted. Disposal of unsuitable or excess materials, or staging of equipment at these areas, is not permissible.
• Timeline for Contracted Work: The timeline for the contracted work can be found in SF1442, Block 11, on page A-5.

This document clarifies the use of designated stockpile areas and directs bidders to a specific section of the SF1442 form for information regarding the contract work timeline. Bidders should ensure their material disposal and staging plans align with these clarifications.

Other / Unclassified

This document outlines the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) procedures for the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts, as required by FAR 36.211. It also presents data on the agency's past performance regarding the time required to definitize these adjustments over the prior three fiscal years (FY 2021, FY 2022, and FY 2023).

While this document does not contain a solicitation or specific requirements for a new contract, it provides insight into the FHWA's contract administration processes related to change orders. The included table shows the number of change order proposals definitized within various timeframes for each fiscal year. This information may be relevant for bidders seeking to understand the agency's efficiency and practices in managing contract modifications, which could indirectly inform their approach to bidding on future construction contracts with the FHWA.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains cross-section (XS) sheets for "MAIN 11" FSR 11 - MP 23.9, a project by FHWA, Office of Federal Lands Highway. These sheets provide detailed elevation and grade information at various stations along the project route.

• Cross-Sectional Views: Illustrates the original ground elevation and the designed grade elevation across the roadway at specific station points (e.g., 800+00.00, 800+20.00, etc.).
• Stationing: Indicates the location along the project route, measured in feet.
• Elevations: Shows both original ground and designed grade elevations in feet.
• Slopes and Construction Limits: Details the proposed slopes (e.g., -2.0%, 2.0%, 10.0%) and construction limits for different sections.
• Approximate OHWM: Indicates the approximate Ordinary High Water Mark where applicable.

These cross-section sheets are critical for bidders to understand the proposed earthwork, grading, and potential construction challenges. They provide the detailed geometric design necessary for accurate quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and construction planning for any related contract.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Station Offset Northing Easting Report" generated on September 15, 2025. It details coordinate data for a baseline alignment named "MAIN 11" within the "Design IntlFt" project. The report provides offset, northing, and easting values for various points along this alignment.

This report is relevant to bidders as it provides precise geometric and coordinate data for a specific project alignment. This information is crucial for understanding the physical layout and spatial requirements of the project, which may impact planning, design, and execution of any related work. Bidders can use this data to assess site conditions, plan logistics, and ensure their proposed solutions align with the established project geometry.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the repair of Mt. Baker - Forest Road 11, MP 23.9, located in Whatcom County, Washington. The project is a total small business set-aside.

• The project involves the repair of approximately 0.038 miles of road.

• The work is governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplemental regulations, and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-24.

• Contractors must use the "Masterworks" web-based system for "Inspector's Daily Record of Construction Operations" and measurement notes.

• Specific contract requirements are detailed in various divisions, including General Requirements, Project Requirements, Earthwork, Aggregate and Base Courses, Incidental Construction, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, Temporary Traffic Control, Environmental Design, Streambed Material, Structural Material, and Fire Protection and Suppression.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Work to commence within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed, with completion not later than 09/11/2026.

• Estimated Value: Between $700,000 and $2,000,000.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required.

• Electronic bids are not accepted. Submit printed copies of bids to the address listed on SF 1442.

• Bid Opening Date: See Page A-3, Block 13A.

• Questions regarding the proposed work will be accepted until close-of-business 5 business days before the due date.

• Proposal submission deadline: March 18, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. local time.

• Evaluation criteria are based on price and price-related factors.

• This solicitation is a total small business set-aside. Offers are solicited only from small business concerns.

• Electronic plan sheets are available at a specified SAM.gov link.

• Viewing the project may be difficult due to snow conditions during certain times of the year.

• Contractors are reminded to verify their SAM.gov data is up-to-date.

• Fraudulent letters requesting banking information have been reported; contractors should not release information and should use SAM.gov directly for registration or updates.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines plans for the "MT. BAKER - FOREST ROAD 11 MP 23.9 REPAIR" project, located in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Whatcom County, Washington. The project involves repairs to Forest Road 11 over a length of 0.04 miles.

• Type of Construction: Grading, subexcavation, reinforced soil slopes, riprap, and environmental mitigation.

• Specific Tasks: Includes clearing and grubbing, subexcavation, select borrow, reinforcement geosynthetic installation, riprap placement, roadway aggregate, topsoil placement, turf establishment, willow pole cuttings, temporary stream diversion, rolled erosion control products, and environmental design elements such as log deflectors and root wads.

• Environmental Mitigation: Specific focus on soil erosion and sediment control, including check dams (fiber roll) and temporary stream diversions. A fallen tree in Shannon Creek is to be relocated or salvaged for reuse as a root wad, or removed if unsuitable.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but the document is a "PLANS FOR PROPOSED PROJECT."

• Period of Performance: Not specified.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Submission Instructions: Not detailed in this document; likely found in a separate solicitation package.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in this document.

• Key Deadlines: Not specified.

• Not specified in this document.

• The project is managed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Western Federal Lands Highway Division.

• Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-24, are referenced.

• A Temporary Traffic Control Plan is included, detailing road closures and signage for Baker Lake Road and NF-11.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a memorandum from the Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) detailing a hydraulic report for a roadway embankment failure at Site 11-23.9 on Mount Baker – FS Road 11, MP 23.9. The failure was caused by atmospheric rivers in October-November 2021, leading to snowmelt, landslides, and flooding. The report covers bank stabilization design assumptions and recommendations for restoring the damaged road under the Emergency Relief of Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) program. It includes site conditions, hydrology analysis, hydraulic modeling, and proposed embankment erosion protection measures.

This report provides technical details and recommendations for a specific site requiring embankment stabilization. While not a solicitation, it outlines the nature of the problem, the proposed engineering solutions (including riprap specifications, revetment slopes, and placement), and construction considerations. This information would be crucial for any contractor interested in bidding on future work related to this specific roadway repair or similar embankment stabilization projects in the area. It details the hydraulic analysis performed, including peak flow estimates and velocity data, which inform the design recommendations.

Other / Unclassified

This memorandum provides geotechnical findings and recommendations for the repair of Forest Road 11 at Milepost 23.9 in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington. The document details the background of failure sites, geotechnical recommendations for repairs, and construction considerations. The primary issue identified is scour and erosion threatening the roadway due to a high water flow event and debris blockage.

This document outlines the technical requirements and considerations for a road repair project. Key aspects include:

• Project Scope: Repair of Forest Road 11, a one-lane road, at MP 23.9, which will likely require road closure.
• Repair Strategy: Protection of the roadway from stream flows using a root wad and riprap revetment structure, combined with a deep patch construction to reinforce exposed roadway soils. The deep patch will utilize alternating geogrid and aggregate layers to bridge the repaired area.
• Environmental Considerations: Incorporation of soft armoring with plantings (willow) over the riprap to enhance riparian habitat.
• Construction Challenges: The project sites are on narrow, steep forest roads, limiting equipment access. Excavation may encounter roadway fills, native soils, bedrock, and large boulders. Blasting may be restricted due to environmental regulations.
• Backfill Material: Onsite materials are assumed not to meet Select Borrow requirements for the deep patch.

This information is crucial for potential bidders to understand the technical scope, site conditions, and specific repair methods required for this opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Bridge Use Application and Permit" form from the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service. It is used to apply for and grant permission to use designated bridges, subject to specific provisions and attachments.

• Applicant Information: Permittee/Applicant name, address, phone, fax, and reason for permit (Timber Sale, Construction Contract, Other).
• Travel Details: Desired travel dates (begin/end) and route.
• Vehicle Description: Type of vehicle, total gross weight, maximum dimensions (length, width, height), license number, and state.
• Axle Description: Detailed breakdown of axle spacing, axle load, axle width, tire width, number of tires per axle, and tire size for up to 10 axles.
• Signatures: Applicant signature, printed name, title, and date. Also includes fields for a Registered Professional Engineer's evaluation and Forest Bridge Inspection Program Manager/Regional Bridge Engineer concurrence.
• Permit Approval: Section for the Forest Supervisor's signature, title, and date to approve the permit.

This form is likely relevant to bidders who will be operating heavy vehicles or equipment that may use Forest Service bridges as part of their work under a contract. Bidders may need to complete this application to obtain necessary permits for bridge usage, ensuring compliance with Forest Service regulations (36 CFR 261.12 and 261.54(c)). It outlines the information required to assess vehicle impact on bridge structures.

Other / Unclassified

This document contains two reports: a Horizontal Alignment Review Report and a Vertical Alignment Review Report for the "MAIN 11" alignment within the "Design IntlFt" project. The reports detail the linear elements of the alignment, including start and end stations, northing, easting, tangential direction, and length for the horizontal alignment, and station, elevation, tangent grade, and length for the vertical alignment. All units are specified in feet.

This information provides technical specifications for a specific alignment (MAIN 11) within a project. Bidders may find this relevant if the opportunity involves civil engineering, construction, or design work related to this alignment, as it defines critical geometric and elevation data.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Cross Section Gradebook with Northing/Easting Report" dated September 15, 2025. It appears to be a technical report detailing survey data, likely for a construction or engineering project. The report includes cross-section data, stationing, offsets, elevations, northing, easting, and existing ground information for various features, including "EOG Layer1 Btm Outside L", "ETW Layer1 Btm L", and "CL Layer1 Btm R".

This report provides detailed survey and grade information that would be critical for bidders involved in civil engineering, construction, or earthwork. It specifies ground conditions and elevations at various points along a project alignment (indicated by station numbers like 800+00.000). Bidders can use this data to understand the existing terrain, calculate earthwork volumes, and plan their construction activities, ensuring compliance with specified grades and alignments.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Quantities Report by Named Boundary" generated on July 17, 2025. It details various material volumes, including "Cut" and "Fill" quantities, for different "Named Boundary" sections, identified by station ranges (e.g., 416.156 801+40-802+00, 425.115 800+50-801+40). The report breaks down quantities by material type such as Foreslope, Pavement Layer 1, Turf Establishment, Shoulder Layer 1, Subex_Backfill1, Rockery Wall, Baseline, Centerline, DNC, and various "Edge of Widen" and "Edge of Shld" designations. It also includes specific material types like "geosynthetic," "Riprap," and "RECP" with associated quantities.

This report is crucial for bidders as it provides detailed volumetric data for earthwork and material quantities. Understanding these volumes is essential for accurate cost estimation, resource planning, and proposal development for any construction or earthmoving-related opportunities. The specific station ranges and material breakdowns will help bidders assess the scope and complexity of the work involved.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Cross Section Gradebook with Northing/Easting Report," appears to be a technical report providing detailed survey data for a specific alignment named "MAIN 11." It likely serves as an attachment to a larger construction or engineering project, offering precise ground elevation and stakeout information at various stations along the alignment.

• Stationing: Data is organized by station points (e.g., 80000, 80020, etc.) along the alignment.
• Offsets: Provides measurements to the left (L) and right (R) of the alignment centerline.
• Elevations: Records existing ground elevations and elevations for various layers (e.g., EOG_Layer1_Btm_Outside, ETW_Layer1_Top).
• Northing/Easting Coordinates: Includes precise geographic coordinates for each data point.
• Slopes: Indicates calculated slopes at different points.

This report is crucial for bidders involved in construction or earthwork related to the "MAIN 11" alignment. It provides the detailed ground data necessary for:

• Accurately estimating quantities of excavation or fill.
• Planning and executing earthmoving operations.
• Verifying site conditions against design plans.
• Ensuring compliance with specified grades and slopes.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This Excel file contains survey control point data for the "WA ERFO FS MTBKR605 2022-1(3)" project. It is intended to be used by bidders to import survey control point lists into a plan sheet. The file provides instructions on how to add external survey control point data as new tabs within this spreadsheet.

• Project Information: Includes project name (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Erfo Repairs 2022-1(3)), dates of field work and final adjustment, and coordinate system details (Washington North SPCS NAD83 2011, NAVD88 GEOID18 vertical datum).
• Survey Control Data: Contains point numbers, state plane coordinates (North, East), geographic coordinates (Latitude, Longitude), orthometric elevation, ellipsoid height, and combined factor.
• Instructions: Guidance on how to import external survey control point lists, create new sheets, and populate common sheet information.

This document provides critical survey control data, including precise coordinates and elevations, for the project area. Bidders may need this information for site analysis, planning, or execution of work related to the opportunity. The file also outlines the expected format and structure for survey control data, which could be relevant for compliance or integration with project plans.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides station offset and coordinate data for the "MAIN 11" baseline alignment. It details the Northing and Easting coordinates for various points along this alignment, including offset values. This data is crucial for understanding the precise geographic location and layout of the project area.

• Report Creation Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
• Project: Design IntlFt
• Baseline Alignment: MAIN 11
• Units: Feet (unless otherwise specified)
• Data Points: Includes Station, Offset, Northing, and Easting for numerous points along the baseline and its offsets.

This data is essential for bidders to accurately visualize and plan for any work that requires precise location referencing along the "MAIN 11" alignment. It provides the foundational geographic information needed for site preparation, construction, or any other activity dependent on spatial coordinates.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Cross Section Gradebook with Northing/Easting Report" generated on November 21, 2025. It provides detailed survey data, including station, feature, offset, elevation, northing, easting, existing ground elevation, and slope, for various points along an alignment named "MAIN 11". The data appears to be related to civil engineering or construction projects, detailing ground and layer elevations at specific intervals.

This report is relevant to bidders as it provides precise topographical and elevation data for a specific project area (Alignment: MAIN 11). Bidders involved in construction, surveying, or earthwork related to this alignment can use this data to understand existing ground conditions, plan their work, estimate quantities, and prepare accurate bids. It serves as a technical specification for the ground conditions at various points along the alignment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides cross-section gradebook data, including Northing and Easting coordinates, for the alignment named 'MAIN 11'. It details elevation and existing ground levels at various stations and offsets along the alignment.

• Report Creation Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
• Alignment Name: MAIN 11
• Surface: COR_MAIN_11-23.9
• Data Points: Includes Elevation, Northing, Easting, Existing Ground elevation, and Slope.
• Stations: Data is provided at 20-foot intervals from 800+00.000 to 802+00.000.
• Offsets: Measurements are taken at various offsets from the centerline (CL), including -8, -6, 0, 6, and varying right-side offsets.

This data is crucial for bidders to understand the existing ground conditions and proposed elevations along the 'MAIN 11' alignment. It will inform site preparation, earthwork calculations, and design considerations for any construction or engineering work related to this opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled 'wa-ef-mtbkr2022-1-3_XYZ_subgrade_MAIN 11.xlsx', appears to be an engineering or construction-related data file, likely containing detailed cross-section gradebook information. It provides specific survey and elevation data at various stations along an alignment named 'MAIN 11'.

• Cross-Sectional Data: The report details measurements for different features at specific stations (e.g., 800+00.000 to 802+00.000).
• Northing/Easting Coordinates: Provides precise geographic coordinates for various points.
• Elevations: Lists ground and proposed surface elevations.
• Offsets: Indicates horizontal distances from a center line.
• Slope Data: Includes information related to slope stakes and cut/fill calculations.
• Surface and Alignment Names: Identifies the specific surface ('COR_MAIN_11-23.9') and alignment ('MAIN 11') the data pertains to.

This data is crucial for bidders involved in civil engineering, grading, or construction projects related to the 'MAIN 11' alignment. It provides the detailed ground conditions, proposed elevations, and survey points necessary for accurate bidding, project planning, and execution of earthwork or subgrade preparation tasks. Bidders should use this information to understand the existing terrain and the required final grade for the specified project area.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing cross-section gradebook data, specifically a Northing/Easting report. It provides detailed survey and construction stake information for various stations along an alignment named 'MAIN 11'.

• Stations: Data is organized by station points (e.g., 80000, 80020, etc.) along the alignment.
• Features: Includes data for 'Slope_Stake_Cut 1:1', 'EOG' (Existing Original Ground), 'ETW' (Edge of Traveled Way), and 'CL' (Centerline) layers.
• Measurements: Provides Offset, Elevation, Northing, Easting, Existing Ground elevation, and Slope values for different points relative to the alignment.
• Surface: Specifies the surface model used ('COR_MAIN_11-23.9').
• Units: All units are in feet unless otherwise specified.

This data is crucial for bidders to understand the existing ground conditions and proposed design elevations at specific points along the 'MAIN 11' alignment. It provides precise coordinate and elevation data necessary for site preparation, earthwork calculations, and construction planning. Bidders should use this information to accurately estimate quantities, assess site challenges, and develop their construction methodologies.

Plans / Drawings

This document contains preliminary plans and drawings for the "MT. BAKER - FOREST ROAD 11 MP 23.9 REPAIR" project, located in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Whatcom County, Washington. The project involves grading, subexcavation, reinforced soil slopes, riprap, and environmental mitigation.

• Project Name: WA ERFO FS MTBKR605 2022-1(3) - MT. BAKER - FOREST ROAD 11 MP 23.9 REPAIR

• Location: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Whatcom County, Washington.

• Type of Construction: Grading, subexcavation, reinforced soil slopes, riprap, and environmental mitigation.

• Length: Approximately 0.039 miles.

• Design Designation: ADT (2025) <400, ADT (2045) <400, Design Speed 20 MPH.

• Specifications: Standard Specifications for Construction on Federal Lands.

• General Information: Title sheet, plan symbols, survey control, and earthwork summaries.

• Plan-Profile: Detailed road plans and profiles.

• Soil Erosion and Sediment Control: Drawings illustrating methods for controlling erosion, including check dams and stabilized construction exits.

• Temporary Traffic Control Plan: Diagrams showing traffic control measures, signage, and road closures.

• Specific Repair Details: Drawings for "Deep Patch Ramp" and "Deep Patch Facing" at specific milepost locations (MP 23.9, between 800+00 and 802+00).

• Environmental Mitigation: Details on root wad and log deflector installations, and fallen tree management.

• These plans are marked "PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION."

• The document includes detailed drawings for construction methods, materials, and traffic control.

• Specific environmental mitigation measures are outlined, including the repurposing of a fallen tree.

• Survey control points and coordinates are provided.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines an emergency repair project for a roadway failure on Forest Road 11 MP 23.9 within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Whatcom County, Washington. The work involves subexcavation, aggregate surfacing, and root-wad/riprap embankment.

• Subexcavation

• Aggregate surfacing

• Root-wad/riprap embankment

• Construction Survey & Staking

• Contractor Quality Control & Testing

• Soil Erosion & Sediment Control

• Clearing & Grubbing

• Tree Removal

• Earthwork Geosynthetics

• Slope Reinforcement and Retaining Walls (Riprap)

• Aggregate and Base Courses

• Incidental Construction including Dump Truck, Backhoe Loader, Motor Grader, Hydraulic Excavator, General Labor, Topsoil, Turf Establishment, Plants/Trees/Shrubs/Vines/Groundcovers, Temporary Stream Diversion, Erosion Control Products, Temporary Traffic Control, and Environmental Design elements (Log Deflector, Root Wad).

• Estimated Price Range: $700,000 to $2,000,000

• Project Length: 0.038 Miles

• Tentative Solicitation Date: Winter/Spring 2025

• Tentative Fixed Completion Date: Fall 2026

Not specified in this document.

Not specified in this document.

• The work will utilize US Customary Units and FP-24 Specifications.
• Some items are government-furnished.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides preliminary information for an upcoming solicitation for repair work on Forest Service Road 11 at Milepost 23.9 in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Whatcom County, Washington. The project involves roadway, shoulder, and side-slope reconstruction, subexcavation, aggregate surfacing, and root-wad/rip embankment, along with temporary traffic control and erosion/sediment control.

• Roadway, shoulder, and side-slope reconstruction

• Subexcavation

• Aggregate surfacing

• Root-wad/rip embankment

• Temporary traffic control

• Temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control

• Backfill, aggregate, and topsoil must be secured from commercial sources certified as free of noxious weeds (e.g., North American Weed Free Forage Program).

• The solicitation documents will be available during the winter of 2025/2026.

• Prospective bidders are encouraged to view the project site in the fall due to potential snow during the advertised period.

• No Federal Highway Administration personnel will be available for show-me tours.

• Technical questions should be submitted via email to wfl.plans-spec@dot.gov.

• General questions can be directed to wfl.contracts@dot.gov or by phone at 360-619-7520.

• Not specified in this document.

• The project location is approximately 48°44'41.4"N, 121°35'42.8"W.

• Contractors are not permitted to use sources within the forest boundaries for backfill, aggregate, and topsoil.

• To receive automatic notifications for the solicitation release on SAM.gov, bidders must log in and select the "Follow" feature.