WY FLAP SHE 26(1), Red Grade Road, Phase 1
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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), Central Federal Lands Division, is soliciting bids for the WY FLAP SHE 26(1), Red Grade Road, Phase 1 project. This project involves comprehensive roadway rehabilitation, widening, and minor realignment of Red Grade Road in Sheridan County, Wyoming, to improve access to the Bighorn National Forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. The estimated value is between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. Bids are due February 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time.
Scope of Work
The project's primary objective is to address substandard roadway sections, geometrics, and safety issues along Red Grade Road (County Road 26/USFS Route FSR 26). Key requirements include:
- Roadway reconstruction, widening, and minor realignment.
- Installation of rock buttresses and drainage improvements.
- Culvert replacement, upsizing, and minor realignment with riprap aprons and headwalls.
- Clearing and grubbing, excavation, and embankment construction.
- Placement of roadway aggregate and temporary traffic control.
- Work is divided into Schedule A, Schedule B, and an optional Schedule X for the Aspens Parking Lot.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Set-Aside: Full & Open Competition with HUBZone Price Preference.
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street & Bridge Construction) with a $45 million size standard.
- Estimated Value: $10,000,000 to $20,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Work to commence within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed. Completion dates are November 4, 2027 (Schedule A) and November 10, 2027 (Schedule B).
- Governing Regulations: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR), and Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14), supplemented by Special Contract Requirements (SCR).
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Opening Date: February 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time.
- Technical Questions Due: February 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
- Submission Method: Printed copy of bid required; electronic bids will not be accepted. Required documents include SF-1442, bid schedule, and a Bid Guarantee (20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less). Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days of award.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the 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.
- Amendments: Bidders must acknowledge Amendment A001 (revising Plan Sheet G3) and Amendment A002 (revising Bid Schedule Page A-14) to avoid bid rejection.
Key Documents & Information
Bidders should thoroughly review the IFB, FP-14 specifications, Special Contract Requirements, Geotechnical Reports (including addenda), Hydraulics Memo (including addendum), Cross Sections, and Plans (Summary of Quantities). Multiple Q&A documents provide clarifications on survey sources, boring locations, funding, CAD file availability, material specifications (mulch, rip rap), traffic control, and other project details. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit occurred on November 13, 2025.