WMF Gilead Trail Bridge Superstructure Replacement

The USDA Forest Service White Mountain National Forest is soliciting bids for the replacement of the Gilead Trail Bridge superstructure, a 61-foot bridge that crosses Bog Brook at mile point 8.0094 on the Gilead Snomo Trail in Oxford County, Maine. The project requires removal of the existing failing welded truss bridge and construction of a new 61.25-foot superstructure featuring steel stringers, timber deck, and railings, with work including fabrication of new bearing seats and concrete abutment sealing. Contractors will be evaluated using a best value trade-off approach considering technical experience with similar bridge projects, past performance history, and price. The solicitation requires mandatory SAM registration and strongly encourages attendance at the site visit that was held on September 15, 2025. The original proposal deadline of September 26, 2025 remains in effect, with multiple amendments issued to add documentation and extend the performance period through December 1, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The estimated contract value falls between $250,000 and $500,000, to be awarded as a firm fixed-price contract under a single award structure. The project timeline spans from October 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, with an original completion target of January 1, 2026. Work will be performed in Campton, New Hampshire, specifically at the bridge location in the White Mountain National Forest. The solicitation requires a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $200,000, whichever is less, and follows FAR Parts 13 and 36 acquisition procedures for this bridge construction project.