SOURCES SOUGHT Rehabilitation of Five Tunnels along the Blue Ridge Parkway

The Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division is soliciting sources for rehabilitation of five tunnels (135P, 148, 153P, 155P, 157P) along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Bedford County, Virginia, between Park Milepost 336.85 and 465.69, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside with responses due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This is a design-bid-build procurement; FHWA anticipates awarding the construction contract no earlier than December 2027.

The scope encompasses Mechanically Stabilized Earth wall construction at two locations, concrete repair and rehabilitation, epoxy painting of rebar, cleaning and repointing of stone masonry joints, drainage work, milling and resurfacing, pavement markings, and miscellaneous related work. Tasks are organized into five bid schedules by individual tunnel. Prime contractors must certify their ability to perform at least 15 percent of contract performance with their own workforce and demonstrate relevant project experience from the past five years, including experience coordinating with multiple federal, state, and local agencies.

The estimated project cost ranges from $5 million to $10 million. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a $45 million size standard, limiting competition to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration.

Qualified respondents must provide SAM registration and certification, identify applicable small business classifications, supply CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID information, and provide current bonding capacities. Joint venture members and mentor-protege participants must furnish corresponding information for all members. Responses are limited to five pages, single-spaced, 12-point or larger Times New Roman or Arial font with minimum one-inch margins. Submit electronically to David Bogner at eflhd.contracts@dot.gov.