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 Division, under the Department of Transportation, has issued a Presolicitation for the WA ERFO FS MTBKR605 2022-1(3), Mt. Baker – Forest Road 11 MP 23.9 Repair project. This opportunity involves emergency repair of a roadway failure in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Whatcom County, Washington. The estimated price range is $700,000 to $2,000,000. The tentative solicitation release is Winter/Spring 2025, with a tentative completion date of Fall 2026.
Scope of Work
This project focuses on the emergency repair of a roadway failure on Forest Road 11 at Milepost 23.9. Key work elements include:
- Roadway, shoulder, and side-slope reconstruction.
- Subexcavation, aggregate surfacing, and root-wad/riprap embankment.
- Grading, reinforced soil slopes, and riprap installation.
- Comprehensive environmental mitigation, including log deflector and root wad installations, and fallen tree management.
- Incidental construction activities such as construction survey & staking, contractor quality control & testing, soil erosion & sediment control, clearing & grubbing, tree removal, earthwork geosynthetics, and temporary traffic control.
- All backfill, aggregate, and topsoil must be sourced from commercial suppliers certified as free of noxious weeds.
The project is approximately 0.038 to 0.039 miles in length and is located near Concrete city, Whatcom County, Washington (approx. 48°44'41.4"N, 121°35'42.8"W). Preliminary plans indicate a design speed of 20 MPH and will adhere to Standard Specifications for Construction on Federal Lands and FP-24 Specifications, utilizing US Customary Units.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Estimated Price Range: $700,000 - $2,000,000
- Tentative Solicitation Release: Winter/Spring 2025
- Tentative Fixed Completion Date: Fall 2026
- Published Date: October 28, 2025
- Set-Aside: None specified
Submission & Evaluation
This is a presolicitation notice; specific submission and evaluation details will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation. 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.
Contact Information
- General Questions: Contracts G. Office (wfl.contracts@dot.gov, 360-619-7520)
- Technical Questions: wfl.plans-spec@dot.gov
- To receive automatic notifications for the solicitation release, bidders should log in to SAM.gov and select the "Follow" feature.