WA NP OLYM 115(1) , Repair Storm Damage on Mora Road

The Federal Highway Administration is procuring storm damage repair services for Mora Road in Olympic National Park, Clallam County, Washington, located approximately 15 miles west of Forks. The work consists of stabilizing a 0.1-mile embankment section using riprap and engineered log jams, along with comprehensive environmental mitigation measures including erosion control, native vegetation restoration, and fish passage features. Key project requirements include construction survey, quality control, soil erosion control, earthwork (1.5 acres of clearing and grubbing), slope reinforcement, temporary traffic control, and turf establishment using untreated timber elements, log barriers of varying specifications, root wads, and fish passage boulders. The preliminary solicitation indicates that technical questions should be submitted to wfl.plansspec@dot.gov, while general inquiries may be directed to wfl.contracts@dot.gov or 360-619-7520. Prospective bidders are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation release, expected during Fall/Winter 2025, and are advised to view the project site during summer or fall when field conditions permit, with reference to the Olympic National Park website for current road accessibility information.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting eligibility to qualified small business entities. No incumbent contractors are identified in the pre-solicitation materials. The estimated contract value ranges between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, representing a substantial construction project. The project timeline specifies a tentative solicitation date of Fall/Winter 2025 with a fixed completion deadline of Winter 2026, providing contractors with approximately one year for project execution. The work will be governed by FP-24 specifications and requires contractors to possess capabilities in heavy equipment rental, general labor, environmental design implementation, and riverine restoration techniques specific to the Pacific Northwest environment.