Teton Canyon Trail Bridge Replacements

The USDA Forest Service is procuring the construction of two trail bridges near Driggs, Idaho, through solicitation number 1240LN25R0008. The project involves removing existing bridges and constructing new prefabricated steel pedestrian bridges at two locations: Sheep Bridge (Bridge One) on Forest Service trail 6130 approximately 7.3 miles east of Driggs, and Treasure Lake Bridge (Bridge Two) located approximately 9.6 miles east of Driggs off Teton Canyon Road. Contractors must design bridge structures, perform load ratings, fabricate components, and complete installation including foundation work, crane pad construction, and environmental restoration. Proposals will be evaluated based on three primary factors with cost/price being the most important, followed by technical competency (including management plan and key personnel), and past performance. The original proposal deadline of September 24, 2025, has been amended and extended to September 29, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CDT, with all submissions required electronically to crystal.amos@usda.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The project has an estimated magnitude between $500,000 and $1,000,000, encompassing both base construction activities and optional items for bridge supply and installation. The performance period extends from the award date through November 30, 2026, with work restricted to occur between August 1 and March 14 due to stream permit requirements. The project locations are situated in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest on the Teton Basin Ranger District, with the Sheep Bridge requiring replacement of a 50-foot span with an 80-foot prefabricated steel underhung truss bridge, and the Treasure Lake Bridge involving construction of a 90-foot prefabricated steel underhung truss bridge. The contractor will be subject to liquidated damages of $160.00 per calendar day for any delays in project completion.