WA ERFO FS MTBKR605 2022-1(3) Mt. Baker - Forest Road 11 MP 23.9 Repair
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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 Highway Division, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the WA ERFO FS MTBKR605 2022-1(3) Mt. Baker - Forest Road 11 MP 23.9 Repair project. This Firm Fixed-Price contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for emergency repair of a roadway failure in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Whatcom County, Washington. Bids are due March 18, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. local time.
Scope of Work
This project involves the repair of approximately 0.038 miles of Forest Road 11 at Milepost 23.9. Key tasks include grading, subexcavation, aggregate surfacing, reinforced soil slopes, riprap, root-wad/riprap embankment, and comprehensive environmental mitigation. Specific deliverables encompass construction survey and staking, contractor quality control, soil erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, tree removal, earthwork geosynthetics, and aggregate and base courses. Incidental construction includes equipment, labor, topsoil, turf establishment, temporary stream diversion, erosion control products, temporary traffic control, and environmental design elements such as log deflectors and root wads. The work will adhere to US Customary Units and FP-24 Specifications. Backfill, aggregate, and topsoil must be sourced from certified weed-free commercial suppliers.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Invitation for Bids.
- Estimated Value: Between $700,000 and $2,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Work must commence within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed, with completion required no later than September 11, 2026.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are mandatory.
- Specifications: Governed by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplemental regulations, and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-24.
- System Requirement: Contractors must utilize the "Masterworks" web-based system for daily construction records.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Printed copies of bids are required; electronic bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted to the address specified on SF 1442.
- Bid Due Date: March 18, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. local time.
- Questions: Technical questions should be directed to wfl.plans-spec@dot.gov, and general inquiries to wfl.contracts@dot.gov or 360-619-7520. Questions will be accepted until close-of-business 5 business days before the due date.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on price and price-related factors.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with offers solicited exclusively from small business concerns.
Additional Notes
Prospective bidders should be aware that viewing the project site may be challenging due to snow conditions during certain times of the year, and no agency personnel will be available for site tours. Detailed survey control data, cross-section gradebook information, and earthwork quantities are provided in the attachments to aid in planning and estimation. Contractors operating heavy vehicles over Forest Service bridges may need to complete a Bridge Use Application and Permit.