WA FLAP SKAMAN 92135(1), Wind River Road Slide Reconstruction
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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, sought 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 involved extensive road reconstruction and stabilization work. Bids were opened on February 3, 2026, and a bid summary has since been posted.
Scope of Work
The project entails reconstructing a 0.3-mile section of Wind River Road. Key deliverables include the construction of soldier pile and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls, guardrail installation and replacement, culvert lining, and asphalt paving. Additional work covers soil erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation, aggregate and base courses, pavement markings, and comprehensive temporary traffic control measures. The work is governed by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and FP-24 specifications.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. The Engineer's Estimate was $5,844,980.00.
- Period of Performance: To be completed by October 30, 2026, with work commencing within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). No HUBZone price preference applied.
- Bid Opening Date: February 3, 2026.
- Published: February 4, 2026 (date bid summary was posted).
Key Clarifications & Amendments
The solicitation underwent six amendments (A001-A006) and numerous Q&A sessions, providing significant clarifications:
- Traffic Control: Detour and closure of both northbound lanes were permitted for Phase 1 pile installation, limited to 30 consecutive days, with updated plan sheets (Phase 1A) incorporated via Amendment A001.
- Specifications: Bidders were directed to follow FP-24 Section 403 for Type 1 Asphalt Concrete.
- Wall Design: MSE wall reinforcement length was clarified to be 100% of the total wall height per Subsection 257.06(b). Shotcrete fascia was not an acceptable substitute for cast-in-place fascia. Seismic design was not required for the soldier pile wall. Drainage for soldier pile walls and global stability analysis considering landslide loads were required (A002).
- Guardrail & Turf: Guardrail required tangent terminals meeting MASH Test Level 3 and powder coating (A003, later clarified to be painted per Section 563, removing powder coating mention). Turf establishment seed application rate was set at 6 pounds per acre (A003).
- Site Logistics: The High Bridge Stockpile Area was removed from requirements (A006). The geotechnical report was for informational purposes only.
Current Status
Bids for this opportunity were opened on February 3, 2026. A "BID OPENING SUMMARY" document, posted on February 4, 2026, lists seven contractors and their respective bid amounts, with the lowest bid at $3,266,863.00 against an Engineer's Estimate of $5,844,980.00.