Cherokee National Forest

The Federal Highway Administration's Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, procuring on behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County, Tennessee, is requesting sealed bids for storm and flood damage repair on Peavine Sheeds Creek Road (FS 221) under IFB solicitation CHRKE804, with bids due May 5, 2026. This procurement is restricted to HUBZone Certified Small Business Concerns only under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction).

The scope covers 19.80 miles of roadway totaling 104,544 square feet and includes grading, roadway resurfacing, drain dip construction, replacement of drainage culverts, slope stabilization, AOP structures, concrete box culverts, ditch reconditioning, and drainage culvert cleaning. The performance period is 384 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with construction anticipated to begin no earlier than July 2026.

The estimated project cost falls within $5 million to $10 million. A bid guarantee equal to 20 percent of the bid price or $3 million, whichever is less, is required in the form of a bid bond with treasury-approved surety. Performance and payment bonds must be furnished within 10 days of contract award in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-15. All payments are made via Electronic Funds Transfer.

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at bid submission and award and must complete the annual VETS-4212 form during the August 1 through September 30 filing period. The Buy American statute applies; all construction materials must be domestic unless a documented exception applies. Site visits may be arranged by contacting Ms. Katie Snyder, Forest Transportation Engineer, at 423-599-4634 or Kathryn.snyder@usda.gov. Bidders submit questions to eflhd.contracts@dot.gov and electronic bids to the same address, referencing the solicitation number and project number with "ATTN: Monique Lynch" on the subject line. Bid documents are available at sam.gov.