GAOA FR 278 Bridge Structure Replacement Green Mountain NF

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region is seeking a small business contractor to replace the superstructure and deck of Forest Road 278 Bridge in the Green Mountain National Forest, located in Woodford, Vermont. The project encompasses comprehensive bridge reconstruction, including removal of existing components, installation of new bridge superstructure, deck, and guardrails, along with associated road and site work. The full solicitation package is expected to be posted on SAM.gov by December 30, 2024, with Contracting Specialist Pat Newberry serving as the primary point of contact. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, contractors will need to demonstrate capability in highway, street, and bridge construction under NAICS code 237310. Interested firms should prepare for submission by the due date of December 26, 2024, and be ready to respond to the upcoming detailed solicitation.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses with an estimated project value between $250,000 and $500,000. Construction activities are strictly time-constrained, with work mandated to begin after June 1, 2025, and in-stream construction limited to the period of July 1-September 30, 2025. The project has a final completion deadline of October 31, 2025, and the associated road and bridge will be closed for a maximum of two months during construction. The project falls under the PSC category Z2LB for repair and alteration of highways, roads, streets, bridges, and railways. Contractors should be prepared for a focused timeline and specific environmental and operational restrictions, including careful management of in-stream work periods and adherence to the prescribed project schedule.