Cherokee National Forest
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, has issued a Presolicitation for road repair services within the Cherokee National Forest, Project TN ERFO FS CHRKE804 2020-2(5). This opportunity is exclusively for certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns and involves repairing damaged sites on Spring Creek Road (FS 27) and Citico Creek Road (FS 35-1) in Polk and Monroe Counties, Tennessee. The project is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $7,000,000. The response date is June 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses a range of road repair and maintenance activities, including:
- Grading
- Roadway resurfacing
- Drain dip construction
- Replacement of drainage culverts
- Drainage culvert cleaning
- Ditch reconditioning
- Slope stabilization repairs
- Other miscellaneous work The project will be divided into multiple work schedules or contract options.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Presolicitation (leading to sealed bids)
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000 to $7,000,000
- Set-Aside: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13)
- Product Service Code: Y1LB (Construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways)
- Bid Documents Issued: On or about May 13, 2026
- Response Due Date: June 16, 2026, 6:00 PM Z (specific location on SF 1442, Block 13a)
- Published Date: April 28, 2026
Submission & Eligibility
This opportunity is restricted to certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns only. Prospective contractors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer submission and award. Annual contractor representations and certifications must be completed online at SAM.gov. Additionally, the annual Form VETS-4212 must be completed online at dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm.
Bid documents will be available for download from SAM.gov. Firms are encouraged to register as an interested vendor on SAM.gov to receive email notifications. Bidders are encouraged to submit bids electronically as per solicitation instructions.
Additional Notes
All questions concerning construction projects should be directed to eflhd.contracts@dot.gov, including the solicitation number, project name/number, firm details, and point of contact. Requests for faxing or overnight mailing will not be accepted. For security reasons, visitors attending bid openings at the Quantum Park facility must present a valid photo ID, arrive at least 1 hour prior, and be escorted by a Government employee.