OR FLAP DOT CRGNSA 100(9), Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, Perham Creek to Mitchell Point

The Federal Highway Administration is procuring trail construction services for the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail project located 5 miles west of Hood River, Oregon. The scope of work includes clearing, excavation, grading, wall construction, bridge installation, drainage systems, aggregate-base preparation, and asphalt surface course application across a 1.03-mile segment. This project is being solicited as a sealed bid, firm-fixed-price contract, which means bidders will submit fixed pricing proposals and the award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While the pre-solicitation notice does not explicitly detail evaluation criteria beyond standard sealed bid practices, interested contractors should anticipate that technical qualifications, past performance on similar infrastructure projects, and cost competitiveness will be significant factors. The solicitation documents, including detailed specifications and plans, are anticipated to be posted in Fall 2025, and contractors are advised to register with SAM.gov and use the "follow" button to receive notifications when the formal invitation for bids is released.

This contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, limiting competition to small business entities as defined by the Small Business Administration. No incumbent contractor or current contract holder is identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The estimated contract value ranges between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, reflecting the substantial scope of infrastructure improvements required. The project involves two significant concrete girder bridges—a 45-foot single span bridge and a 73-foot single span bridge, each with cast-in-place concrete decks and micropile-founded abutments, along with comprehensive site preparation and finishing work. The tentative completion date is Winter 2026, providing an aggressive timeline for mobilization and construction execution following contract award anticipated in Fall 2025.