AK PRA DENA 10(36), Replace Ghiglione Bridge

The Federal Highway Administration is seeking a contractor to replace the Ghiglione Bridge in Denali National Park, Alaska, located approximately 125 miles southwest of Fairbanks. The procurement involves the construction of a new 4-span, 180-foot long steel girder bridge with a cast-in-place concrete deck, founded on steel pipe piles, along with demolition of the existing bridge structure upon completion. The project is being offered as a full and open competitive solicitation with no set-aside designations. Key contract requirements include quality control measures, construction surveys, earthwork and grading operations, and incidental construction work in accordance with Federal Highway Administration standards. The solicitation documents, including specifications and plans, will be posted to SAM.gov during Winter 2025/2026, and prospective bidders are encouraged to direct technical questions to wfl.plansspec@dot.gov and general inquiries to wfl.contracts@dot.gov or 360-619-7520. Vendors should monitor SAM.gov for official notification of solicitation issuance by utilizing the "follow" button on the opportunity page.

This procurement falls under NAICS Category 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and PSC Category Y1LB (Construction of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Railways). The estimated contract value ranges from $10 million to $20 million, with a tentative fixed completion date in Summer 2027. Key project quantities include approximately 1,400 cubic yards of roadway excavation, 230 cubic yards of structural concrete, 64,000 pounds of reinforcing steel, 137,000 pounds of structural steel, and 850 hours of temporary traffic control flagging. The project encompasses a total length of 0.201 miles and involves work at two locations: Schedule A focuses on the Ghiglione Bridge replacement at Milepost 41.9, while Option X addresses scraping and processing aggregate from the Toklat River bed at approximate Milepost 53.88. Prospective bidders are advised to view the project site during summer or fall months due to potential winter access limitations in the remote Alaska location.