Forest Service - Upper Silver Creek Trail Bridge Replacement - 127EAW25R0017

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to replace the Upper Silver Creek Trail Bridge in Stanislaus National Forest, California. The project involves designing, fabricating, delivering, and installing a new prefabricated steel truss trail bridge superstructure, with associated modifications to existing concrete abutments. The bridge replacement stems from a previous collapse due to excessive snow loads in spring 2023 and is funded through Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO). The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method, with proposals evaluated based on past performance, work plan, key personnel details, and performance schedule. Proposals are due by May 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM PST, with contractors required to submit electronically and begin work within 10 calendar days of contract award.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside with a project value between $100,000 and $250,000, categorized under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The project has a mandatory 200-day performance period, with work restricted to between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and daily work hours limited to 8 AM-5 PM on weekdays. The place of performance is in Alpine County, California, specifically in the Lake Alpine Recreation Area, with site access requiring a 1.5-mile walk and two potential staging areas identified. Contractors must comply with specific forest service regulations, including fire prevention protocols, environmental protection guidelines, and strict site access limitations. No on-site camping is permitted, and contractors are responsible for understanding site conditions without a pre-proposal site visit.