ID FLAP BONNER 841(1), Trestle Creek Road, MP 100 to 103. 7

The Federal Highway Administration is seeking a qualified contractor to reconstruct and rehabilitate approximately 3.75 miles of Trestle Creek Road (US Forest Service Route 275) in Bonner County, Idaho, located 13 miles east of Sandpoint within the Kaniksu National Forest. The project encompasses a comprehensive scope of work including roadway excavation, riprap placement, aggregate base course installation, asphalt concrete pavement, bank stabilization, culvert cleaning and replacement, drainage improvements, and erosion control measures. Key contract requirements include constructing a single-lane roadway with nine strategic turnouts, paving to create an all-weather surface with a design speed of 30 MPH, implementing stream bank restoration in coordination with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and ensuring all material sources are certified as noxious weed-free. The solicitation will be awarded through a negotiated, firm-fixed-price contract to Idaho, Montana, and Surrounding Areas MATOC contractors. The anticipated solicitation release date is Fall 2025, with prospective offerors advised to register for notifications through SAM.gov and monitor the platform for the exact solicitation posting; technical questions may be directed to wfl.plansspec@dot.gov and general inquiries to wfl.contracts@dot.gov or 360-619-7520.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is anticipated to be awarded to existing IDIQ MATOC contractors serving the Idaho and Montana regions. The estimated contract value ranges between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, with a tentative completion date of Fall/Winter 2026. Key project quantifications include 8,140 tons of asphalt concrete pavement, 4,350 cubic yards of riprap placement, 9,870 cubic yards of aggregate courses, and 5,201 willow pole cuttings for environmental restoration efforts. Weather-dependent site access is noted as important for prospective offerors to evaluate, with access potentially limited after November 25th due to seasonal conditions. Interested vendors must register in SAM.gov and be linked to their entity to view the Interested Vendors List and receive notifications when solicitation documents become available.