Attachment_03_SOI.xlsx

This is a Statement of Objectives (SOI) pricing template for the Sam Houston Trail Bridge Replacement project, solicitation number 127EAV26R0009, issued by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service R3-Southwestern Region. The SOI outlines a comprehensive phased approach for the design and construction of 18 trail bridges on a Multi-Use Trail (MUT) within the Sam Houston National Forest west of New Waverly, Texas. The project is structured in three phases: Phase 1 covers site investigation and analysis as a lump sum (LS) item, while Phases 2 and 3 cover design and construction activities, respectively, for each of the 18 individual bridges (Bridges 1, 4, 6, 8, 8-A, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 37, 38, and 39), with each bridge design and construction component priced as separate lump sum line items totaling 37 cost line items.

The project is estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000 in magnitude and requires contractors to complete all work within a specified number of calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The solicitation encourages site visits to familiarize offerors with local conditions including access, terrain, weather, and other factors affecting performance. Contractors bear full responsibility for investigating site conditions and accurately estimating the difficulty and cost of work. The phased approach allows flexibility in the order of bridge completion due to the number of sites and varied locations and crossing types, enabling contractors to structure their work schedule accordingly.