Route of Hiawatha Bridge Rehabilitation

The USDA Forest Service Northern Region 1 is seeking a firm-fixed-price construction contract for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of three bridges along the Hiawatha Trail in northern Idaho. The project involves comprehensive restoration of the Clear Creek, Barnes Creek, and Small Creek Bridges, which were originally constructed between 1906 and 1910 and are currently in advanced states of deterioration. This initiative is being developed under the Great American Outdoors Act and falls under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Interested vendors must submit a five-page response by August 15, 2025, to paul.larsen@usda.gov, including company information, demonstrated capability to perform similar work, business size classification, and any joint venture arrangements. The evaluation will focus on the capabilities demonstrated in responses and additional market research to determine the final procurement approach.

This opportunity does not currently have a set-aside designation, though the final set-aside decision will depend on the capabilities demonstrated in vendor responses and subsequent market research. The Forest Service is specifically encouraging responses from small businesses, including Section 8(a), HUB-Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) categories. The solicitation does not identify any current incumbents or contractors for this work. No specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The project encompasses three distinct bridge structures that require comprehensive rehabilitation due to their century-old construction and current deteriorated condition. The timeline for vendor responses spans from July 22, 2025, through the August 15, 2025 deadline.