WA NP OLYM 115(1), Repair Storm Damage on Mora Road
Overview
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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, issued a Total Small Business Set-Aside Invitation for Bids (IFB) for WA NP OLYM 115(1), Repair Storm Damage on Mora Road in Forks, WA. This project, estimated between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, involved extensive storm damage repair and environmental restoration. The bid opening date was February 6, 2026, and a bid summary has since been posted, indicating the opportunity is now closed for new submissions.
Project Scope
The project focuses on repairing storm damage along a 0.12-mile section of Mora Road within Olympic National Park, 13 miles west of Forks, WA. Key work includes:
- Bank Stabilization: Construction of deflector structures, revetment structures, and large deflector structures using placed riprap, log barriers, root wads, fish passage boulders, and untreated timber piles.
- Engineered Log Jam Construction: Utilizing large wood structures to stabilize the road embankment against erosion from the Quillayute River and enhance fish habitat.
- Environmental Protection: Implementation of a Water Quality Monitoring and Protection Plan (WQMPP) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), with in-water work restricted to July 15 – February 15 to protect juvenile salmonids.
- Ancillary Work: Soil erosion and sediment control, temporary access roads, plantings, and temporary traffic control. The project is designed for a minimum 25-year lifespan, with completion anticipated by October 29, 2026.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Estimated Value: $2,000,000 - $5,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Place of Performance: Forks, WA.
- Applicable Standards: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration's Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-24).
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- Submission: Printed bids were required; electronic bids were not accepted. A bid bond and a completed 'Authority to Sign' document were mandatory.
- Tribal Requirements: Bidders needed to be familiar with the Quileute Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) requirements. Amendment A004 revised TERO requirements and deleted Indian Preference Section 107A.
- Documentation & Reporting: Amendment A002 introduced "Masterworks" for electronic documentation and Contractor Data Requirements (CDRs), revising sections on electronic documentation, measurement of work, and progress payments.
- Material Sourcing: Contractors were responsible for securing all necessary permits and clearances for their chosen material sites and sources for sections 251 and 647 (e.g., log barriers, root wads).
- Amendments: Multiple amendments (A001-A005) were issued, revising bid dates, wage schedules, hydraulic memorandums, plan sheets, and contract requirements. The final bid opening date was extended to February 6, 2026.
Status
This opportunity is closed for new bids, with the bid opening having occurred on February 6, 2026. A bid summary document has been posted, detailing the offers received.