IDFG Bridges, Abutments, and Foundations

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is seeking bids for an Invitation to Bid (ITB) Event 588, which involves the design, fabrication, and delivery of two prefabricated steel bridges, abutments, and foundations for stream crossings in Lincoln County. Specifically, the project requires one 40-foot bridge for Salmon River Road and one 34-foot bridge for Forest Road NF-039, with associated abutments and foundations. The procurement process requires bidders to comply with the Build America, Buy America Act and submit detailed specifications for bridge design and construction. Bids are due by August 15, 2024, with the bridges and foundations to be installed under a separate contract. The Idaho Division of Purchasing will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and total cost, with the lowest total cost bidder expected to be awarded the contract. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including engineering designs, geotechnical reports, and detailed project specifications, as evidenced by the attached Tetra Tech Bridge Location Design and Allied Engineering Geotechnical Report.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation mentioned in the documentation. The contract does not indicate a preference for disadvantaged business enterprises or other limited participation criteria. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, though the project involves significant infrastructure development. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage from insurers rated A-VII or better. The state of Idaho, the contracting agency, and its divisions must be named as additional insureds on liability policies. The contract includes provisions for potential renewal, though the specific terms are not detailed. The project will require vendors with significant engineering and construction capabilities, particularly in bridge design, prefabrication, and stream crossing infrastructure, as demonstrated by the technical complexity of the attached geotechnical and design documents.