127EAW25R0052 - Upper Golden Trout Bridge Replacement

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor to remove and replace the existing Upper Golden Trout Bridge located on Forest Route 22N24 in the Plumas National Forest. The project involves complete bridge removal, construction of a new 98'-10" composite steel girder bridge with concrete deck and approaches, and campground entrance reconstruction, all while implementing strict environmental protections for the foothill yellow-legged frog habitat. Contractors must provide all labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary for the work, including a qualified biological monitor with specific permits and experience. The evaluation will be based on past performance, work plan, key personnel qualifications, performance schedule, and price. All Requests for Information were required to be submitted by August 18th, 2025, and the proposal due date was extended to September 3rd, 2025 at 1:00 PM PST following the release of official RFI responses.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with no incumbent contractor identified in the solicitation materials. The project value is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a contract performance period of 425 calendar days spanning from October 1, 2025 to November 30, 2026. The work will be performed in Clipper Mills, California at the bridge site approximately 3.4 miles from the intersection of Forest Routes 22N27 and 22N24. Key project components include 22 line items covering mobilization, structural excavation, concrete work, steel installation, drainage systems, and environmental restoration activities. The contractor will be required to comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations and comprehensive fire prevention protocols during the forest construction period.