GAOA Cooter Creek Rd Bridge Replacement (SC)

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks sealed bids for replacement of the Cooter Creek Road Bridge at Milepost 3.1 on Forest Service Road 202 within Francis Marion National Forest, with proposals due August 19, 2026. Amendment 01, issued July 28, 2026, extended the period of performance from 180 to 240 days and incorporated questions and answers received by the July 23 question deadline. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million; the project is estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

Place of performance is Huger, South Carolina at 2967 Steed Creek Road, Charleston County (coordinates 33.0351, -79.6736). An organized site visit is scheduled July 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, with RSVP requested by July 15 at 12:00 PM EST.

The work includes demolition of the existing bridge structure and construction of a replacement single-span box beam bridge supported by piles with a 70-foot span designed for HL93 design loadings, road reconstruction, scour protection, paving, and appurtenances. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 240 days, performing during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 0700 to 1800 hours EST unless otherwise arranged. All construction must comply with Federal Highway Administration Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14) and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications. The contractor must obtain a Contracting Officer–approved dewatering and stream protection plan; pressure-wash all construction equipment before entering federal lands with certification of weed-free materials; submit a detailed construction schedule 14 days prior to commencement; submit a Contracting Officer–approved traffic control and public safety plan; obtain all required Federal, State, and Local permits; and repair any damage to roads, facilities, and natural surroundings at no additional government expense.

Performance and payment bonds are required per FAR 52.228-15, due within 10 calendar days after award. Award is Firm Fixed Price based solely on price evaluation under FAR 12.204. All offerors must provide pricing for every line item in the Schedule of Items to be considered responsive. Quotations must include a signed Standard Form 1442, completed Schedule of Items in PDF or Excel format, acknowledgement of amendments via Standard Form 30, and a scanned copy of fully executed bid guarantee. Prices are held firm for 120 calendar days. Prevailing wage rates per the General Decision for highway construction in Charleston County, South Carolina apply, with rates ranging from $9.72 to $20.08 per hour depending on classification. Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage provisions apply. Questions should be submitted to Penny Zortman at penny.zortman@usda.gov or 843-256-2411.