NV FLAP 500(1) Red Rock Trail

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is soliciting bids for the NV FLAP 500(1) Red Rock Trail project, a comprehensive transportation infrastructure development located near Las Vegas, Nevada. The project requires construction of a 1-mile paved multi-use trail, widening of State Highway 159, and building a 210-foot pedestrian bridge with drilled shafts adjacent to the Red Rock Conservation Area. Qualified small businesses under NAICS 237310 are invited to submit bids, with technical questions accepted until December 20, 2024, and final bids due by January 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM local time. The project involves multiple partners including the Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Department of Transportation, and Clark County Public Works. Evaluation will likely focus on technical compliance, bid pricing, and contractor qualifications, with a structured bid process that includes a base Schedule A (trail and bridge) and Option X (highway modifications).

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside with an estimated contract value between $5-10 million. The project requires a 20% bid guarantee not exceeding $3 million, with contractors obligated to begin work within 10 days of notice to proceed. Liquidated damages are set at $3,900 per calendar day of delay, with a project completion date of March 30, 2026. The place of performance is Las Vegas, Nevada, specifically on the outskirts of Summerlin and near the entrance of Red Rock Conservation Area. Three contractors have submitted bids: Monitor Construction Company, Whelecon Contractors LLC, and Steve Manning Construction Inc., with the Engineer's Estimate at $7,755,000. The project requires specialized construction techniques, including Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) for bridge construction and specific environmental considerations due to the sensitive conservation area location.