WA NP OLYM 12(8), Hurricane Ridge Rockfall Mitigation MP 9. 4

The Federal Highway Administration seeks bids through Invitation for Bids 69056726B000010 for construction of the WA NP OLYM 12(8) Hurricane Ridge Rockfall Mitigation project at milepost 9.4, with bids due November 4, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Work is performed in Port Angeles, Washington, within Olympic National Park. Per the attachment summary, scope includes 102 linear feet of rockfall barrier, a 1,260-square-foot soil nail retaining wall, 240 linear feet of 18-inch pipe culvert, and 210 linear feet of concrete barrier, with an estimated project cost of $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. Performance bonds are required under FAR 52.228-15, and bid bonds equal 20% of the bid price on Standard Form 24. Contract work must begin within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed, anticipated March 1, 2027, and finish by October 6, 2027, subject to authorized extensions. Work must comply with the FAR, the Transportation Acquisition Regulations, FP-24 Standard Specifications, and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.

Electronic bids are not accepted. Bidders submit printed copies to the FHWA Western Federal Lands Division office in Vancouver, Washington, along with acknowledgment of all amendments, a completed SF 1442 with authorized signatures, and current SAM registration. The attached brand-name justification, as summarized, names the Natina Steel weathering agent and the Geobrugg RXE-8000 Flexible Rockfall Barrier System, with an estimated combined value of $424,900.00.

Questions and answers posted October 16 and October 27, 2026 direct bidders to the final geotechnical report (olym12-8_GEO_11-24.pdf) within the Physical Data zip file. The October 27 update states that the Government does not distribute a bidder list and that registered vendors can access the planholders list through SAM.gov with the Contract Opportunities Administrator role. Question 4 remained unanswered at publication.