OR ERFO FS UMPQU 615-2022-2(1), Umpqua ERFO Repairs 2022

The Federal Highway Administration is procuring highway repair services through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Umpqua Emergency Relief Flood Recovery (ERFO) Repairs 2022 project, which involves road repairs and reconstruction at three specific sites within the Umpqua National Forest in Douglas County, Oregon. The project encompasses 0.19 miles of road repairs at sites 3220-1.42, 4710-2.7, and 4711-1.7, including roadway excavation, pipe culvert installation, soil erosion control, traffic control, and various infrastructure rehabilitation tasks. Key requirements include strict environmental restrictions such as conducting construction activities between specific dates to avoid impacts on Northern Spotted Owls and Western Pond Turtles, using biodegradable vegetable-based oil, and implementing comprehensive environmental protection measures. The solicitation was posted on May 8, 2025, with bids due by June 10, 2025, and the bid opening has already occurred with tabulation results available. Work must be completed by November 21, 2025, subject to potential extensions, and will be governed by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Transportation Acquisition Regulation (TAR) guidelines.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small businesses only. The bid opening on June 10, 2025, resulted in six contractors submitting proposals, with JRT Construction, Inc. emerging as the lowest bidder at $1,013,416.00, significantly below the Engineer's Estimate of $1,453,360.00 and the highest bid of $2,578,101.00 from Conway Construction. The original estimated price range for the project was between $700,000 and $2,000,000, demonstrating the competitive nature of the bidding process. The work will be performed in Azalea, Oregon 97442, within the Umpqua National Forest, requiring contractors to navigate challenging terrain and environmental sensitivities. The project involves substantial earthwork with cut volumes ranging from 11,392 to 28,512 cubic feet across different alignment sections, along with culvert replacements including upgrading from 18-inch to 36-inch Corrugated Metal Pipes to accommodate 100-year peak flows and debris transport.