WA FLAP JEFFER 134309(2), Two Trout Creek Culvert Replacement
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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.
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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, has issued a presolicitation for the WA FLAP JEFFER 134309(2), Two Trout Creek Culvert Replacement project in Jefferson County, Washington State. This project involves replacing a failing culvert on Oil City Road with a new Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) culvert to restore fish passage in a tributary to the Hoh River. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The estimated price range is $2,000,000 to $5,000,000.
Scope of Work
The project focuses on constructing an 18-foot span, 12-foot rise box culvert at Oil City Road MP 0.5. Key deliverables include:
- Removal of the existing culvert and installation of a new AOP culvert.
- Reconstruction of the roadway over the culvert, including roadway aggregate and stabilization geotextile.
- Installation of new G4, Type 4, Class B Steel Post and Terminal System guardrails.
- Extensive earthwork, including clearing, grubbing, and roadway excavation.
- Slope reinforcement and retaining walls, utilizing Class 4 and Ditch Class 1 riprap.
- Implementation of comprehensive soil erosion control measures such as silt fences, fiber rolls, and check dams.
- Environmental design elements, including the placement of in-stream logs, root wads, streambed material, log barriers, and turf establishment with willow and cottonwood plantings.
- Temporary traffic control measures, including portable changeable message signs and construction signs, with plans for single lane closures. The project length is approximately 0.1 miles and will adhere to US Customary Units and FP-24 Specifications.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Price Range: $2,000,000 - $5,000,000
- Tentative Solicitation Date: Fall/Winter 2025 (Solicitation documents available Winter 2025)
- Tentative Fixed Completion Date: Winter 2026
- Published Date: August 27, 2025
- Place of Performance: Jefferson County, Washington State (16 Miles South of Forks city)
Action Items for Bidders
Prospective bidders are encouraged to:
- Monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation release and utilize the "Follow" feature for automatic notifications.
- View the project site as conditions permit, noting that winter conditions may make viewing difficult.
- Check the Jefferson County Public Works website for current road conditions.
- No Federal Highway Administration personnel will be available for site 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.