WA ERFO FS MTBKR605 2022-1(3) Mt. Baker - Forest Road 11 MP 23.9 Repair

SOL #: 69056726B000002Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
690567 WESTERN FEDERAL LANDS DIV
VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, United States

Place of Performance

Concrete, WA

NAICS

Highway (237310)

PSC

Construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways (Y1LB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Oct 28, 2025
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Last Updated
Mar 19, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

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), Western Federal Lands Highway Division, issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the emergency repair of Forest Road 11 at Milepost 23.9 within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Whatcom County, Washington. This project was a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids were due on March 18, 2026, and the bid opening has already occurred. The Engineer's Estimate for this project was $1,264,330.00.

Scope of Work

This project involves the repair of approximately 0.038 to 0.039 miles of roadway damaged by a roadway failure. Key tasks include:

  • Subexcavation, grading, and aggregate surfacing.
  • Construction of root-wad and riprap embankments for slope reinforcement and protection from stream flows.
  • Environmental mitigation, including soil erosion and sediment control, temporary stream diversions, log deflectors, and root wads.
  • Roadway, shoulder, and side-slope reconstruction.
  • Temporary traffic control and use of noxious weed-free backfill, aggregate, and topsoil.
  • Construction Survey & Staking and Contractor Quality Control & Testing.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
  • Estimated Value: Between $700,000 and $2,000,000 (Engineer's Estimate: $1,264,330.00).
  • Period of Performance: Work to commence within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with completion not later than September 11, 2026.
  • Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds were required.
  • Specifications: Work is governed by FAR, agency supplemental regulations, and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-24. Contractors must use the "Masterworks" web-based system for daily records.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Proposal Deadline: Bids were due on March 18, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. local time. Electronic bids were not accepted; printed copies were required.
  • Bid Opening: Occurred on March 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
  • Evaluation: Award was based on price and price-related factors.
  • Contact: General questions could be directed to Contracts G. Office at wfl.contracts@dot.gov or 360-619-7520.

Key Clarifications & Notes

  • Government-furnished stockpile areas were designated for rootwad and log deflector retrieval only; disposal of unsuitable materials or staging of equipment was not permissible.
  • The project site is located at approximately 48°44'41.4"N, 121°35'42.8"W.
  • Bidders were encouraged to view the project site in the fall due to potential snow conditions.
  • Technical documents, including preliminary plans, geotechnical, and hydraulic reports, provided detailed engineering specifications for the repair work.

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