WA FLAP SKAMAN 92135(1), Wind River Road Slide Reconstruction
SOL #: 69056725B000013Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
690567 WESTERN FEDERAL LANDS DIV
VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, United States
Place of Performance
WA
NAICS
Highway (237310)
PSC
Construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways (Y1LB)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Aug 26, 2025
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Last Updated
Feb 5, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 3, 2026, 10:00 PM
Qualification Details
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 soliciting bids for the Wind River Road Slide Reconstruction project (WA FLAP SKAMAN 92135(1)) in Skamania County, Washington. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, involves extensive road reconstruction and stabilization. Bids are due by February 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project entails reconstructing a 0.3-mile section of Wind River Road affected by a slide. Key deliverables include:
- Construction of Soldier Pile and Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining walls.
- Guardrail installation and replacement, culvert lining, and paving.
- Soil erosion and sediment control measures, clearing, grubbing, and roadway excavation.
- Aggregate and base courses, asphalt concrete pavement, and milling.
- Lining of a 36-inch pipe culvert, terminal systems for guardrails, and turf establishment.
- Temporary stream diversion, permanent pavement markings, and temporary traffic control. The work will adhere to US Customary Units and FP-24 specifications.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: To be completed by October 30, 2026, with work commencing within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). No HUBZone price preference applies.
- Amendments: Six amendments (A001-A006) have been issued, modifying various sections including wage schedules, special contract requirements, and plan sheets.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Opening Date: February 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
- Submission: Printed copies of bids must be submitted to the address listed on SF 1442; electronic bids are not accepted.
- Questions Deadline: Five business days before the bid due date.
- Requirements: A bid bond (Standard Form 24) is required. Representations and Certifications must be submitted or updated online at SAM.gov.
- Evaluation: Standard evaluation factors apply; specific criteria are not detailed in the primary solicitation document.
Key Clarifications & Updates
Numerous Q&A documents and amendments have provided critical clarifications:
- Traffic Control: Detour and closure of both northbound lanes are permitted for Phase 1 pile installation, limited to 30 consecutive days. Updated plan sheets (Phase 1A) were added in Amendment A001.
- HMA Specification: Bidders must follow FP-24 Section 403 for Type 1 Asphalt Concrete.
- MSE Wall Reinforcement: Reinforcement length must follow Subsection 257.06(b), requiring 100% of the total wall height. Powder coating is required on all galvanized steel surfaces for MSE walls per Amendment A004.
- Soldier Pile Wall: Seismic design is not required. Shotcrete fascia is not an acceptable substitute for cast-in-place fascia. Wall design must account for drainage, requiring an underdrain with an outlet pipe (clarified in A002). A global stability analysis considering landslide loads is required (A002).
- Geotechnical Report: The supplemental geotechnical report is for informational purposes only and not a contract requirement.
- Turf Establishment: Seed application rate is 6 pounds per acre, as per Amendment A003.
- Stockpile Areas: Amendment A005 added stockpile areas to plans, but Amendment A006 subsequently removed the High Bridge Stockpile Area from SCR 105.04 and Plan sheet #A.5.
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