GAOA Forest Road 278 Bridge Structure Replacemet GMNF

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service has issued a Special Notice for a bridge replacement project located on Forest Road 278 within the Green Mountain National Forest in Woodford, Vermont. The project involves removing the existing bridge superstructure and constructing a new bridge structure, including fabrication, erection, and associated site work. This contract opportunity is part of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) infrastructure improvement initiative and is specifically focused on enhancing forest road infrastructure. The project is classified under the Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction NAICS category and is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. The contract is valued between $250,000 and $500,000, with a performance period spanning from July 15, 2025, to September 30, 2026.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit comprehensive proposals by June 9, 2025, including a technical proposal (maximum 20 pages) and a business/price proposal. An active System for Award Management (SAM) registration is mandatory for participation. The government will evaluate proposals using a tradeoff process that gives equal importance to non-price factors (past performance, experience, and technical approach) and price. The project has specific construction constraints, including in-stream work restrictions from July 1 through September 30, 2025, and a requirement that the road and bridge cannot be closed for more than 2 months during the contract period. The total project must be completed by October 31, 2025. Contractors will need to adhere to detailed specifications, including precise construction techniques, material requirements, and environmental considerations outlined in the Forest Service Supplemental Specifications and engineering design plans. The project aims to replace an aging bridge structure while maintaining environmental integrity and road infrastructure standards in the Green Mountain National Forest.