Kimball Creek Culvert Replacement FR-304
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12445526R0001
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- Place of performance
- Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting proposals for the replacement of the Kimball Creek Culvert on Forest Road 304 in the Superior National Forest near Grand Marais, Minnesota. The project includes traffic control monitoring, demolition and removal of the existing culvert, dewatering, furnishing and installing a new structural plate arch (corrugated aluminum or alternate corrugated galvanized steel), installing riprap, headwalls, wing walls, and aggregate to final road grade, as well as regrading approaches, installing permanent traffic signs, and seeding and mulching disturbed areas while protecting Kimball Creek and associated wetlands from siltation and construction impacts. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work in conformity with the drawings and specifications, with any deviations requiring Contracting Officer approval. This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued under FAR Part 12 with evaluation based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria, and interested contractors must submit responsive pricing for all line items and provide documentation on past performance, technical capability, quality control and safety plans, and project scheduling. Questions were due by January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST, and proposals must be received by February 4, 2026, with all offers remaining valid for 90 calendar days from receipt; interested bidders must maintain an active SAM.gov registration at the time of bid submission to be eligible for award.
This solicitation contains no small business set-aside designation and identifies no incumbent contractor. The contract is fixed-price with an estimated period of performance from June 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, with in-stream work restricted to the July 1 through September 15, 2026 window due to trout stream restrictions on Kimball Creek. Key project quantities include 350 linear feet of silt fence, 525 cubic yards of structure excavation and backfill, 145 cubic yards of structural concrete, 27,500 pounds of reinforcing steel, and a 45-linear-foot structural plate arch with a 25-foot span and 8.5-foot rise; work is estimated to require approximately 30 days of active construction. The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts apply to this solicitation, with prevailing wage rates established for heavy and highway construction in the region encompassing Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, and St. Louis Counties in Minnesota. The place of performance is Grand Marais, Minnesota, with material potentially sourced from the USFS Osprey Pit and Thompson Lake Pit, though no material is reserved or guaranteed and contractors are responsible for confirming suitability through their own testing.
Notice text
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Update #5 · Latest ·
Additional Q&A's attached.
The purpose of this update is to clarify the period of performance. The period of performance is 6/1/2026-9/30/2026 with instream work done between 7/1/2026-9/15/2026. There is a revised drawing taking place of MN ERFO FS SPERI909 2022 and a geo tech report attached.
Questions and answer document has been attached.
The purpose of this update is to add additional attachments for the below:
Sheet R07 and R08 (aka bridge plan sheet 7 and 8 of 10) were missing the dimensions for the reinforcing steel.
Second, there is a change to sheet S02 “Temporary Diversion Channels”. There was a question regarding Note 1 on Temporary Diversion Channel drawing S-02. Note 1 has been revised to explain that the temporary diversion details provided are proposed details and the contractor is responsible for the design of the diversion channel/culvert. A table of peak flows has also been added to drawing S-02 to assist in the diversion design.
Updated to change attachment.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces an opportunity on the Superior National Forest for the following:
The Superior National Forests has a need for the replacement of the Kimball Creek Culvert on low volume Forest Road 304; traffic control monitoring, demolition and removal existing culvert and creek debris, dewatering, furnish and install new structural plate arch (corrugated aluminum, alternate-corrugated galvanized steel) including all components and installation hardware; furnish and install rip rap, installation of headwall and wing walls; furnish and place aggregate to final road grade; regrading structural plate arch approaches; install permanent traffic signs; seed and mulch all disturbed areas; and protect Kimball Creek and associated wetlands from siltation and other destructive impacts of construction.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to meet the intent of this contract; and shall perform all work in close conformity with the drawings and specifications, and in accordance with the provisions of the contract.
The CO must approve any deviation in the specifications or drawings.
Estimated Period of Performance: 30 days between June 30th and September 15th, 2026.
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) apply to this solicitation. See attachments for complete details and bid submission instructions.
There is no site visit scheduled. Interested bidders can visit on their schedule.
Please contact Peter Lindgren if you have site questions at peter.lindgren@usda.gov or 218-387-3253.
This announcement constitutes a solicitation for construction issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 12.
Interested contractors must be active in SAM.gov on the date the bid is received to be eligible for award. Quotes submitted by contractors without an active record in SAM.gov will not be considered.
The solicitation is posted to SAM.gov and no hard copies of the solicitation, supporting documents and applicable amendments, if any, will be provided. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this solicitation or any follow-up information requests.
For further information, review the attached RFP solicitation and associated attachments.
All questions shall be submitted by 1/21/2026.
Update #4 ·
The purpose of this update is to clarify the period of performance. The period of performance is 6/1/2026-9/30/2026 with instream work done between 7/1/2026-9/15/2026. There is a revised drawing taking place of MN ERFO FS SPERI909 2022 and a geo tech report attached.
Questions and answer document has been attached.
The purpose of this update is to add additional attachments for the below:
Sheet R07 and R08 (aka bridge plan sheet 7 and 8 of 10) were missing the dimensions for the reinforcing steel.
Second, there is a change to sheet S02 “Temporary Diversion Channels”. There was a question regarding Note 1 on Temporary Diversion Channel drawing S-02. Note 1 has been revised to explain that the temporary diversion details provided are proposed details and the contractor is responsible for the design of the diversion channel/culvert. A table of peak flows has also been added to drawing S-02 to assist in the diversion design.
Updated to change attachment.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces an opportunity on the Superior National Forest for the following:
The Superior National Forests has a need for the replacement of the Kimball Creek Culvert on low volume Forest Road 304; traffic control monitoring, demolition and removal existing culvert and creek debris, dewatering, furnish and install new structural plate arch (corrugated aluminum, alternate-corrugated galvanized steel) including all components and installation hardware; furnish and install rip rap, installation of headwall and wing walls; furnish and place aggregate to final road grade; regrading structural plate arch approaches; install permanent traffic signs; seed and mulch all disturbed areas; and protect Kimball Creek and associated wetlands from siltation and other destructive impacts of construction.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to meet the intent of this contract; and shall perform all work in close conformity with the drawings and specifications, and in accordance with the provisions of the contract.
The CO must approve any deviation in the specifications or drawings.
Estimated Period of Performance: 30 days between June 30th and September 15th, 2026.
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) apply to this solicitation. See attachments for complete details and bid submission instructions.
There is no site visit scheduled. Interested bidders can visit on their schedule.
Please contact Peter Lindgren if you have site questions at peter.lindgren@usda.gov or 218-387-3253.
This announcement constitutes a solicitation for construction issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 12.
Interested contractors must be active in SAM.gov on the date the bid is received to be eligible for award. Quotes submitted by contractors without an active record in SAM.gov will not be considered.
The solicitation is posted to SAM.gov and no hard copies of the solicitation, supporting documents and applicable amendments, if any, will be provided. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this solicitation or any follow-up information requests.
For further information, review the attached RFP solicitation and associated attachments.
All questions shall be submitted by 1/21/2026.
Update #3 ·
Questions and answer document has been attached.
The purpose of this update is to add additional attachments for the below:
Sheet R07 and R08 (aka bridge plan sheet 7 and 8 of 10) were missing the dimensions for the reinforcing steel.
Second, there is a change to sheet S02 “Temporary Diversion Channels”. There was a question regarding Note 1 on Temporary Diversion Channel drawing S-02. Note 1 has been revised to explain that the temporary diversion details provided are proposed details and the contractor is responsible for the design of the diversion channel/culvert. A table of peak flows has also been added to drawing S-02 to assist in the diversion design.
Updated to change attachment.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces an opportunity on the Superior National Forest for the following:
The Superior National Forests has a need for the replacement of the Kimball Creek Culvert on low volume Forest Road 304; traffic control monitoring, demolition and removal existing culvert and creek debris, dewatering, furnish and install new structural plate arch (corrugated aluminum, alternate-corrugated galvanized steel) including all components and installation hardware; furnish and install rip rap, installation of headwall and wing walls; furnish and place aggregate to final road grade; regrading structural plate arch approaches; install permanent traffic signs; seed and mulch all disturbed areas; and protect Kimball Creek and associated wetlands from siltation and other destructive impacts of construction.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to meet the intent of this contract; and shall perform all work in close conformity with the drawings and specifications, and in accordance with the provisions of the contract.
The CO must approve any deviation in the specifications or drawings.
Estimated Period of Performance: 30 days between June 30th and September 15th, 2026.
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) apply to this solicitation. See attachments for complete details and bid submission instructions.
There is no site visit scheduled. Interested bidders can visit on their schedule.
Please contact Peter Lindgren if you have site questions at peter.lindgren@usda.gov or 218-387-3253.
This announcement constitutes a solicitation for construction issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 12.
Interested contractors must be active in SAM.gov on the date the bid is received to be eligible for award. Quotes submitted by contractors without an active record in SAM.gov will not be considered.
The solicitation is posted to SAM.gov and no hard copies of the solicitation, supporting documents and applicable amendments, if any, will be provided. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this solicitation or any follow-up information requests.
For further information, review the attached RFP solicitation and associated attachments.
All questions shall be submitted by 1/21/2026.
Update #2 ·
The purpose of this update is to add additional attachments for the below:
Sheet R07 and R08 (aka bridge plan sheet 7 and 8 of 10) were missing the dimensions for the reinforcing steel.
Second, there is a change to sheet S02 “Temporary Diversion Channels”. There was a question regarding Note 1 on Temporary Diversion Channel drawing S-02. Note 1 has been revised to explain that the temporary diversion details provided are proposed details and the contractor is responsible for the design of the diversion channel/culvert. A table of peak flows has also been added to drawing S-02 to assist in the diversion design.
Updated to change attachment.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces an opportunity on the Superior National Forest for the following:
The Superior National Forests has a need for the replacement of the Kimball Creek Culvert on low volume Forest Road 304; traffic control monitoring, demolition and removal existing culvert and creek debris, dewatering, furnish and install new structural plate arch (corrugated aluminum, alternate-corrugated galvanized steel) including all components and installation hardware; furnish and install rip rap, installation of headwall and wing walls; furnish and place aggregate to final road grade; regrading structural plate arch approaches; install permanent traffic signs; seed and mulch all disturbed areas; and protect Kimball Creek and associated wetlands from siltation and other destructive impacts of construction.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to meet the intent of this contract; and shall perform all work in close conformity with the drawings and specifications, and in accordance with the provisions of the contract.
The CO must approve any deviation in the specifications or drawings.
Estimated Period of Performance: 30 days between June 30th and September 15th, 2026.
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) apply to this solicitation. See attachments for complete details and bid submission instructions.
There is no site visit scheduled. Interested bidders can visit on their schedule.
Please contact Peter Lindgren if you have site questions at peter.lindgren@usda.gov or 218-387-3253.
This announcement constitutes a solicitation for construction issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 12.
Interested contractors must be active in SAM.gov on the date the bid is received to be eligible for award. Quotes submitted by contractors without an active record in SAM.gov will not be considered.
The solicitation is posted to SAM.gov and no hard copies of the solicitation, supporting documents and applicable amendments, if any, will be provided. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this solicitation or any follow-up information requests.
For further information, review the attached RFP solicitation and associated attachments.
All questions shall be submitted by 1/21/2026.
Update #1 ·
Updated to change attachment.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces an opportunity on the Superior National Forest for the following:
The Superior National Forests has a need for the replacement of the Kimball Creek Culvert on low volume Forest Road 304; traffic control monitoring, demolition and removal existing culvert and creek debris, dewatering, furnish and install new structural plate arch (corrugated aluminum, alternate-corrugated galvanized steel) including all components and installation hardware; furnish and install rip rap, installation of headwall and wing walls; furnish and place aggregate to final road grade; regrading structural plate arch approaches; install permanent traffic signs; seed and mulch all disturbed areas; and protect Kimball Creek and associated wetlands from siltation and other destructive impacts of construction.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to meet the intent of this contract; and shall perform all work in close conformity with the drawings and specifications, and in accordance with the provisions of the contract.
The CO must approve any deviation in the specifications or drawings.
Estimated Period of Performance: 30 days between June 30th and September 15th, 2026.
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) apply to this solicitation. See attachments for complete details and bid submission instructions.
There is no site visit scheduled. Interested bidders can visit on their schedule.
Please contact Peter Lindgren if you have site questions at peter.lindgren@usda.gov or 218-387-3253.
This announcement constitutes a solicitation for construction issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 12.
Interested contractors must be active in SAM.gov on the date the bid is received to be eligible for award. Quotes submitted by contractors without an active record in SAM.gov will not be considered.
The solicitation is posted to SAM.gov and no hard copies of the solicitation, supporting documents and applicable amendments, if any, will be provided. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this solicitation or any follow-up information requests.
For further information, review the attached RFP solicitation and associated attachments.
All questions shall be submitted by 1/21/2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI Response 20260128.docx | DOCX document | |
| MN ERFO FS SPERI909 2022-1(1)_Plans_adv (revised01282026).pdf | ||
| Kimball.GEOreport 1.pdf | ||
| Questions and Answers.docx | DOCX document | |
| MN ERFO FS SPERI909 2022-1(1) - REBAR ADV.pdf | ||
| MN ERFO FS SPERI909 2022-1(1)_Plan S02_Revised.pdf | ||
| SF 1442 Solicitation.pdf | ||
| MN ERFO FS SPERI909 2022-1(1)_Plans_adv (1).pdf | ||
| FR304 SOW.pdf | ||
| FR304 Supp Specs.pdf | ||
| Location Map.jpeg | JPEG file | |
| FR304 SOI.pdf | ||
| DB.pdf |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Kimball Creek Culvert Replacement FR-304 | Pre-Solicitation |
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