OR FS ERFO 2020(1)-14(1), Walla Walla South – Umatilla Repairs 2020, Phase 1 and WA ERFO FS UMATL614 2020-1(1), Walla Walla North – Umatilla Repairs 2020, Phase 1

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive road and bridge repair work in the Umatilla National Forest, spanning both Oregon and Washington, under two related Emergency Relief for Federally Owned (ERFO) projects designated as OR FS ERFO 2020(1)-14(1) and WA ERFO FS UMATL614 2020-1(1). The solicitation, numbered 69056724B000006, requires extensive repairs to Forest Service Roads damaged by flooding in 2020, including roadway reconstruction, erosion control, culvert replacement, and stream bank stabilization. Key contract requirements include installing new aquatic organism passage structures, road surface reconditioning, aggregate surfacing, and implementing comprehensive erosion and sediment control measures. The evaluation will be based on bid pricing, with bids ranging from $4,069,990 to $14,877,505, and the Engineer's Estimate set at $7,496,000. Potential bidders had multiple opportunities to ask questions, with the final Q&A document dated January 10, 2025, and the bid opening extended to January 14, 2025.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, targeting contractors in the Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction NAICS category (237310). Seven contractors submitted bids, with Nelson Construction submitting the lowest bid at $4,069,990. The project involves multiple repair sites across Umatilla, Union, and Columbia counties in Oregon and Washington, focusing on Forest Service Roads 3200, 3738, 4712, and 4713. Work will include detailed tasks such as mobilization, construction surveys, quality control, culvert installations (24-inch to 144-inch pipes), roadway excavation, aggregate surface reconditioning, timber pile installation, and various mitigation measures including log barriers, root wads, and bank stabilization. The place of performance is primarily within the Umatilla National Forest, with work expected to be completed in summer 2025. Specific project elements include repairing multiple bridge structures, replacing failed culverts, and reconstructing approximately 13 different road alignments across the region.