WY FLAP SHE 26(1), Red Grade Road, Phase 1

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "WY FLAP SHE 26(1) RED GRADE ROAD PHASE 1" project, which involves roadway reconstruction, widening, minor realignment, rock buttress, and drainage improvements. The project aims to improve access to the Bighorn National Forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands by addressing substandard roadway sections, geometrics, and safety issues.

• Roadway reconstruction, widening, minor realignment, rock buttress, and drainage improvements.

• Work includes culvert replacement, upsizing, and minor realignment, with riprap aprons at outlets and headwalls at inlets.

• Specific tasks include clearing and grubbing, excavation, embankment construction, placed riprap, rock buttress, roadway aggregate, concrete culverts and headwalls, removal of existing pipes and signs, and temporary traffic control.

• Contract Type: Full & Open Competition with HUBZone Price Preference.

• Estimated Price Range: $10,000,000 to $20,000,000.

• Period of Performance: Commence work within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed. Completion dates are November 4, 2027 (Schedule A) and November 10, 2027 (Schedule B). Option X does not add contract days.

• Contract Clauses: Governed by Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), Department of Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR), and Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14.

• Bid Opening Date: See Page A-1, Item 13A.

• Submission Method: Printed copy of bid to be submitted. Electronic bids will not be accepted.

• Proposal Submission Documents: SF-1442, indication of interest in partnering, bid schedule, authority to bind certificate, Buy American Act & Hazardous Materials, Bid Guarantee, VETS-4212 declaration, HUBZone small business concerns election.

• Evaluation: Lowest responsible bidder conforming to the solicitation. A 10% price evaluation factor will be applied to all offers except HUBZone small business concerns that have not waived the preference and otherwise successful offers from small business concerns.

• Key Deadlines: Technical questions due by 4 PM on February 17, 2026. Offers due by 2:00 p.m. local time on February 24, 2026.

• Full & Open Competition with HUBZone Price Preference.

• NAICS Code: 237310 Highway, Street & Bridge Construction with a small business size standard of $45 million.

• Digital copies of bid bonds may be downloaded from gsa.gov.

• Plan sheets are available at sam.gov.

• Partnering is voluntary.

• A Bid Bond is required (20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less).

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days of award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "FINAL Geotechnical Report" for the Red Grade Road project (WY.FLAP.SHE.26(1)) in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It provides detailed geotechnical engineering analysis and recommendations for the proposed rehabilitation, widening, and minor realignment of the road, informing design and construction by detailing subsurface conditions, geological hazards, and engineering solutions.

• Project Overview: Rehabilitation and widening of a 2.65-mile corridor of Red Grade Road.
• Geotechnical Investigations: Includes field reconnaissance, subsurface sampling, laboratory testing, and analysis.
• Findings & Recommendations:
  • Cut Slopes: Recommendations for stable permanent and temporary cut slopes and rockfall catchment ditches.
  • Embankment Construction: Guidance on embankment construction, including special rock embankments (SREs).
  • Rock Buttress: Design and analysis for a rock buttress in a landslide-prone area (STA 194+75 to 196+75 RT).
  • Rockeries: Recommendations for cut-side and fill-side rockeries, including design methodology and construction criteria.
  • Geologic Hazards: Assessment of seismic parameters, landslide risks, and rockfall hazards.
  • Site Conditions: Details on geology, topography, subsurface conditions, and groundwater.
• Construction Considerations: Includes requirements for soil & rock excavation (rippability, safety, shoring, blasting), slope instability in landslide-prone areas, and specific considerations for rock buttress and rockery construction, emphasizing geotechnical engineer involvement and site observation.
• Surface Deposit Map Legend: Classifies and describes surficial deposits (e.g., Alluvial Deposits, Landslide Deposits, Bedrock, Colluvium) with associated map symbols.
• Boring Locations & Geologic Hazards Map: Shows geotechnical boring locations (BH23-01, P-1 through P-8) and illustrates seismic activity, landslides, faults, and expansive soils.
• Field Exploration Program (Appendix A): Details the investigation conducted (Sept 19-20, 2023) with one geotechnical boring and eight pavement borings, including sampling methods (SPT) and soil/rock classification (ASTM D2488, USCS, AASHTO).
• Laboratory Test Results (Appendix B): Provides data on gradation, Atterberg Limits, corrosivity (resistivity, pH, sulfate, chloride), soil classification (USCS, AASHTO), R-Value, moisture content, optimum moisture, and maximum dry density.
• Stability Analyses (Appendices C, D, E): Includes particle size distribution, Atterberg limits, excavation characteristics (rock hardness, ripping vs. blasting), and global stability analyses for rockeries and fill sections, providing minimum factors of safety (FS).
• Rookery External Stability Analysis (Appendix F): Contains detailed calculations and design parameters for rockery structures, including material parameters, wall geometry, seismic parameters, earth pressure coefficients, forces, and stability checks (Sliding, Overturning, Bearing Capacity, Internal Stability) for specific locations (e.g., STA 199+50, 203+80, 206+92).
• Disclaimer: Recommendations are based on available data and are not a substitute for the contractor's independent investigation and judgment.

This comprehensive geotechnical report is critical for bidders on the Red Grade Road project. It provides essential data on subsurface conditions, geological hazards, and specific engineering recommendations that will directly impact construction methods, material requirements, risk assessment, cost estimations, and safety protocols. Bidders must pay close attention to details regarding cut/fill slopes, rock buttresses, rockeries, excavation challenges, and stability analyses to accurately plan and price their proposals. Understanding the surficial geology and potential geotechnical issues is paramount for successful project execution.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a memorandum providing pavement structural section recommendations for the WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It details the current condition of the "dirt" road, which is prone to erosion and washboarding, and proposes widening, geometry improvements, drainage enhancement, and the addition of gravel surfacing. The memorandum includes findings from pavement and geotechnical investigations conducted in May 2022 and September 2023, which identified the subgrade soils as predominantly silty sands with gravel (ASTM SM soils) and silty and clayey gravels with sand and silty sands with gravel (ASTM GM, GC, and SM soils).

This document provides critical background information on the existing road conditions and the proposed improvements. It details the geotechnical investigations and soil classifications, which will inform bidders on the subgrade characteristics. The document also specifies the recommended surfacing material (4 inches of crushed aggregate base, item 30202-2000) and references standard SCRs for pavements and materials, with a specific SCR for corrugated steel pipe. Attached documents include maps, lab reports, and boring logs, which are essential for bidders to understand the project scope and prepare accurate proposals.

Amendment / Modification

This addendum supersedes the recommendations from the Final Hydraulics Memo dated October 2023. Changes were made to the roadway alignment, resulting in shifted stationing for culverts and ditch segments. The culvert recommendations remain unaffected. This document provides updated ditch recommendations.

• Updated ditch recommendations table, including Segment Identifier, Station (Start/End), Road Side, Shape, Foreslope, Backslope, Manning's Roughness, Flow Depth, and Required Lining.

No impact on proposal deadlines or submission requirements is indicated, as this document provides updated technical details for ditch recommendations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains the "Summary of Quantities" for Schedule A, Schedule B, and Option X of the Red Grade Road project (WY FLAP SHE 26(1)). It details the estimated quantities for various pay items required for the project.

• Schedule A: Covers the main roadway reconstruction, widening, realignment, and associated drainage and surfacing improvements. Key items include roadway excavation, riprap, special rock embankment, rock buttresses, culverts, and signing.
• Schedule B: Extends the scope of Schedule A, including additional roadway excavation, riprap, culverts, and signing.
• Option X (Aspens Parking Lot): Details quantities for the construction of an associated parking lot, including embankment, riprap, culverts, and delineators.
• Pay Items: Each schedule lists specific pay items with their corresponding estimated quantities, units, and references to summary sheets for grading, drainage, surfacing, signing, and miscellaneous items.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the scope and scale of work required for the Red Grade Road project. It provides the basis for cost estimation and proposal development, outlining the specific materials, quantities, and types of construction involved across the different schedules and options.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains cross-sections for the WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road project. These cross-sections illustrate the proposed design for various stations along the roadway, detailing the existing ground elevation, subgrade elevation, and designed grade.

• Cross Sections: Detailed graphical representations of the roadway at specific stations, showing horizontal and vertical alignments, cut/fill slopes, and existing ground conditions.
• Stationing: Each cross-section is identified by its station along the roadway (e.g., 149+50.00).
• Elevations: Design grade, subgrade, and original ground elevations are provided for each station.
• Slopes: Cut and fill slopes are indicated, along with their ratios.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the proposed earthwork, grading, and final surface design of the Red Grade Road. It provides the geometric data necessary for accurate quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and construction planning related to earthmoving and road construction.

Other / Unclassified

This document, titled "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS FP-14", is a set of standard specifications issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for constructing roads and bridges on Federal Highway projects. It is cited as "FP-14" and was issued in 2014, containing both U.S. Customary and Metric units of measure.

This document serves as a foundational set of requirements that will be incorporated into specific construction contracts. Bidders responding to solicitations that reference the FP-14 should be aware that its provisions will become part of the contract and binding upon all parties. The document outlines general contract requirements, project requirements, and material requirements, providing a comprehensive framework for construction projects administered by the FHWA. Understanding these standard specifications is crucial for accurately bidding on and executing projects under the FHWA's purview.

Amendment / Modification

This memorandum serves as an addendum to the "Red Grade Road, Sheridan County, WY, WY FLAP SHE 26(1), FINAL Geotechnical Report" dated May 2025. It addresses changes to Table 4.2 in subsection 4.1.4 of the original report.

Specifically, changes to the project alignment were made after the 100% PS&E deliverable to remain within the existing right of way (ROW) at two property locations. Station equations have been added at these locations to adjust local stationing without altering the overall project stationing.

• Table 4.2 (Summary of Cut Slope and Rockfall Catchment Recommendations) has been updated to reflect the revised stationing. Changes are indicated with strikethroughs and red text in the provided table.
• The disclaimer and limitations clause from the original Final Geotechnical Report remains applicable to these revisions.

This addendum primarily updates geotechnical recommendations based on revised project stationing. Any recommendations not specifically superseded by this addendum remain in effect. Bidders should refer to the updated Table 4.2 for current cut slope and rockfall catchment recommendations.

Memorandum / Technical Analysis

This memorandum presents a summary of the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis conducted for the Red Grade Road project (Forest Road 26) in Sheridan County, Wyoming. The project involves widening, resurfacing, and drainage improvements along a 2.5-mile section of the road. The analysis focused on 18 cross culverts, 5 parallel culverts, and one pedestrian bridge.

• Design Criteria: Culverts are designed to the 25-year event (cross culverts) and 10-year event (parallel culverts), with a target HW/D ratio of 1.5 or less. Minimum pipe diameters are 24 inches for cross culverts and 18 inches for parallel culverts.

• Hydrologic Analysis: The Rational Method was used to determine flow rates, utilizing a 3m DEM and NOAA Atlas 2 precipitation data.

• Hydraulic Analysis: Inlet control analysis was performed using HY-8, assuming steep slopes. Recommendations include replacing or upsizing several culverts.

• Specific Culvert Recommendations:

  • C02: Replace in kind to maintain existing irrigation flow conditions.
  • C04: Recommended to be replaced in kind (36") instead of upsizing to 48" due to cover limitations.
  • C08: Recommended to be shifted approximately 80-ft up Red Grade Road.
  • C15/C16: Grading of the left ditch is recommended to direct storm flow.
  • C16: Install with a standard headwall.
  • C19-C22: Four additional ditch relief culverts are recommended.
  • C23: An additional ditch culvert is proposed above the parking lot entrance to direct flows away.

• Ditch Recommendations: Riprap lining is recommended for ditches throughout the project area, using Class 1 riprap, with a 1 ft depth and 1V:2H foreslopes and backslopes.

• Outlet Protection: Standard riprap aprons are recommended at the outlets of all replaced culverts to reduce scour.

• The pedestrian bridge (B01) is assumed to be left in place and was not evaluated.

• Culverts P01-P05 within the lower parking lots are outside the scope of work and will be left as is.

Technical Memorandum / Analysis Report

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions submitted during the advertisement period for the WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road project.

• Source of Survey: The survey source was all ground mapping.
• Locations of Borings: Refer to the geotechnical report for the locations of the borings.
• Funding Availability: Funding is available for this project.
• CAD Files Availability: Design Data (CAD files) will be posted to SAM.gov when the Full Solicitation/Advertisement is posted, estimated to be in December.

This Q&A clarifies key aspects of the project, including the source of survey data, boring locations, funding status, and the availability of design data. Bidders should note that CAD files will be released with the full solicitation in December.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to questions raised during the advertisement period for the WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road opportunity.

• Source of Survey: The survey source was all ground mapping.
• Locations of Borings: Bidders should refer to the geotechnical report for the locations of the borings.
• Funding Availability: Funding is available for this project.

This Q&A document clarifies key aspects of the opportunity, including the survey methodology, boring locations, and confirms project funding. Bidders should review these clarifications to ensure their proposals accurately address the project requirements.

Other / Unclassified

This document comprises a "FINAL Geotechnical Report" for the Red Grade Road project (WY FLAP SHE 26(1)) in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It details the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) geotechnical engineering study, including geological and seismicity assessments, subsurface investigations, and recommendations for rehabilitation and minor realignment. The report covers cut and fill slopes, rockfall mitigation, special rock embankments, rock buttresses, and rockeries. It also includes detailed soil and rock descriptions, laboratory test results (gradation, Atterberg limits, soil classification, corrosivity), boring logs, and photographic documentation. Appendices contain laboratory test results, photographs, and excavation characteristics of rock.

• Ripper Production Graphs: Estimated production rates for Caterpillar ripper models (D10T2, D11T, D11T CD) based on seismic velocity.
• Rockery Stability Analyses (Appendices E & F): Global and external stability analyses for rockeries at various station points along Red Grade Road. These include detailed calculations for material parameters, wall geometry, loading conditions (including traffic live load), and factors of safety for sliding, overturning, bearing capacity, and internal stability under static and seismic conditions.

This report provides critical geotechnical information essential for bidders. It outlines existing site conditions, geological hazards, and offers detailed recommendations for construction elements like slope stability, embankment construction, and retaining structures (rock buttresses, rockeries). The subsurface data, including soil and rock properties and excavation challenges, is crucial for accurate cost estimation, equipment selection, and risk assessment. The stability analyses and ripper production graphs directly inform the design, construction methods, and expected performance for earthwork and rockery features, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards and impacting project planning and execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains draft cross-section drawings for the "RED GRADE ROAD" project, specifically "DRAFT WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Cross Sections." It provides detailed views of the proposed roadway design, including mainline and culvert sections.

• Mainline Cross Sections (Sheets X186-X348): Illustrate proposed roadbed, subgrade, and original ground elevations at various stations. Includes details on design grades, slopes, right-of-way limits, and cross-slopes.
• Culvert Cross Sections (Sheets Z1-Z22): Provide detailed views of proposed culvert installations, including dimensions, grades, riprap details, and surrounding earthwork.
• Stationing: Indicates locations along the roadway (e.g., 149+00.00, 150+00.00).
• Draft Status: All drawings are marked as "DRAFT," indicating they are preliminary and subject to change.

These cross-sections are critical for bidders to understand the proposed vertical alignment, earthwork requirements, and drainage structures. They are essential for accurately estimating quantities for excavation and embankment, visualizing the roadbed design, identifying culvert details, and assessing potential site conditions. This information is fundamental for developing a comprehensive and accurate bid for the Red Grade Road project.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a sign-in sheet for a site visit related to the WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road, Phase 1 project. It records the attendees, their companies, and contact information for a meeting held on November 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it indicates companies that have expressed interest in the opportunity by attending the site visit. It provides a list of potential competitors and may offer contact information for networking or further inquiry. The attendance list can also signal the level of interest in the project.

Other / Unclassified

This memorandum presents a summary of the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis conducted for the Red Grade Road project, located in Sheridan County, Wyoming. The analysis covers approximately 2.5 miles of the road and focuses on proposed widening, resurfacing, and drainage improvements. It details the evaluation of 18 cross culverts, 5 parallel culverts, and one pedestrian bridge, along with an irrigation ditch crossing.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it outlines the existing conditions, the methodology used for analysis (Rational Method and HY-8 inlet control analysis), and specific recommendations for culvert replacements and drainage improvements. Key details include:

• Hydraulic Design Criteria: Adherence to Federal Lands Highway Project Development and Design Manual standards, including 25-year event design for cross culverts and 10-year for parallel culverts.
• Analysis Methods: Use of the Rational Method for flow rates and HY-8 for inlet control analysis, considering site-specific conditions like steep slopes.
• Specific Recommendations: Detailed recommendations for upsizing or replacing individual culverts (e.g., C04 to be upsized to 48", C08 to be shifted), installing flared end sections, and using riprap for ditch lining.
• Scope of Work Clarification: Explicitly states that work within parking lots (culverts P01-P05) is outside the scope, and the pedestrian bridge (B01) is assumed to be left in place.
• Ditch Improvements: Recommendations for ditch grading and lining with Class 1 riprap to manage storm flows and improve stability.

This information helps bidders understand the technical requirements, scope of work related to drainage infrastructure, and potential challenges or specific construction needs for the opportunity.

Other / Unclassified

This document contains "Special Contract Requirements" that amend and supplement the "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges, on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14)". It primarily focuses on defining and updating terms, abbreviations, definitions, and various sections related to contract administration, material control, acceptance of work, and construction operations.

This document is highly relevant to bidders as it details specific requirements and modifications to standard specifications that will govern the contract. Key areas of interest for bidders include:

• Definitions and Abbreviations: Clarifies terminology and units of measure.
• Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract: Outlines physical data, electronic documentation requirements, and signature protocols.
• Control of Work and Material: Details requirements for partnering, electronic documentation, material sourcing, storage, handling, and quality control.
• Acceptance of Work: Specifies procedures for disputing test results, handling non-conforming work, and material certification.
• Environmental Protection: Outlines requirements for compliance with the Clean Water Act, NPDES permits, and protection of forests and public lands.
• Prosecution and Progress: Details commencement, prosecution, completion of work, subcontracting, and time extensions.
• Measurement and Payment: Clarifies measurement terms, pricing adjustments, progress payments, and invoicing procedures.
• Construction Survey and Staking: Defines requirements for survey methods, culverts, retaining walls, and measurement.
• Contractor Quality Control: Outlines requirements for quality control plans, procedures, personnel qualifications, and reporting.
• Schedules for Construction Contracts: Details requirements for preliminary, initial, and baseline construction schedules.
• Public Traffic and Soil Erosion Control: Specifies requirements for managing traffic and implementing stormwater pollution prevention plans.
• Materials Specifications: Includes detailed requirements for various materials such as aggregate, rock, concrete, and soil.
• Fire Control: Outlines contractor responsibilities and requirements for fire prevention and suppression.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a memorandum from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) providing pavement structural section recommendations for the WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road project in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It details the current condition of the road, which is a "dirt" road with steep grades and tight curves, prone to erosion and washboarding. The project aims to widen the road, improve geometry and drainage, and add gravel surfacing.

This memorandum outlines the existing conditions and the proposed improvements for the Red Grade Road. It includes findings from pavement and geotechnical investigations, including soil classifications (silty sands with gravel, silty and clayey gravels with sand) and corrosivity testing. The document specifies a recommendation for 4 inches of crushed aggregate base and mentions the use of standard SCRs with an exception for corrugated steel pipe. Attached documents provide further details on the project location, test results, and design methods. This information is crucial for bidders to understand the project's scope, the existing road conditions, and the proposed materials and construction methods.

Other / Unclassified

This document is titled "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS FP-14". It is a compilation of standard specifications issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in 2014, containing both U.S. Customary and Metric units of measure. These specifications are intended for constructing roads and bridges on Federal Highway projects under the direct administration of the FHWA.

This document serves as a foundational set of requirements for any construction project involving roads and bridges on Federal Highway projects administered by the FHWA. Bidders should consult this document for detailed specifications on materials, construction methods, quality control, measurement, and payment for a wide range of work items. It is crucial for understanding the baseline requirements and standards that will govern the execution of the contract. The document is divided into divisions covering general requirements, project requirements, earthwork, slope reinforcement, aggregate and base courses, asphalt pavements, rigid pavements, bridge construction, incidental construction, materials, and specific construction processes. Each section details the scope of work, material requirements, construction methods, acceptance criteria, measurement, and payment.

This document is a comprehensive set of standard specifications and is essential for any contractor bidding on or performing work related to Federal Highway Administration projects involving road and bridge construction. It is important to note that these standard specifications are governed by additional regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Transportation Acquisition Regulation (TAR).

Amendment / Modification

• The pre-bid meeting for WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road, Phase 1 has been changed to an in-person meeting.

• The meeting will be held on November 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time.

• The meeting location is the Base Trailhead Parking Lot at approximately Mile Post 1 on County Highway 26.

• This is a non-mandatory site visit/meeting.

• Pre-bid meeting details (date, time, format, location).

• No impact on proposal submission deadlines or requirements is mentioned in this document.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains the "Summary of Quantities" for Schedule A, Schedule B, and Option X of the WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road project. It details the estimated quantities for various pay items required for the construction.

• Schedule A: Covers the primary scope of work for the Red Grade Road project, including items such as mobilization, excavation, riprap, special rock embankment, rock buttress, rockery, roadway aggregate, pipe culverts, end sections, fence removal/resetting, and various labor and equipment costs.
• Schedule B: Details quantities for the Red Grade Road project, including similar items to Schedule A but potentially for different segments or with different quantities. It also includes items like concrete headwalls, various pipe culverts, end sections, fence removal/resetting, and labor/equipment.
• Option X (Aspens Parking Lot): Outlines quantities specifically for the optional Aspens Parking Lot, including mobilization, survey and staking, quality control, testing, construction schedule, erosion control, clearing and grubbing, embankment construction, riprap, roadway aggregate, concrete headwalls, pipe culverts, end sections, wheelstop resetting, fence removal/resetting, topsoil placement, seeding, mulching, and delineators.
• Summary of Quantities: Each schedule breaks down quantities by pay item number, description, unit of measure, and estimated quantities across different summary categories (Grading, Drainage, Lined Ditch, Surfacing, Signing, Miscellaneous).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the scope and scale of work required for the project. It provides the basis for cost estimation and proposal development, highlighting the specific materials, quantities, and types of construction activities involved in each schedule and the optional work.