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The USDA Forest Service is soliciting bids for a multi-bridge repair project in Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires contractors to provide all necessary materials and labor for bridge rehabilitation across six locations. The project has a budget between $250,000 and $500,000, with a bid submission deadline of May 8, 2026.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued under the authority of FAR Part 14 - Sealed Bidding.
This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) will result in award of a firm-fixed price contract. Award will be made using a Lowest Price responsive/ responsible evaluation. The contractor SHALL BID ALL SIX BRIDGE SEGMENTS. The government intends to award One (1) contract based upon overall low bid. However, the government reserves the right to create single project contract(s) based upon funding availability. Terms, conditions, and the requirements, Road Bridge Inspection Reports are provided for this project(s).
Project Title: Multi-Bridge Repair Kisatchie NF LOUISIANA
Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS: 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction / PSC Z1LB MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAIL
Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000.
Bonds:
52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sept 1996): Required
FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (Jun 2020): Both required 100% of original contract award price. Due 10 days after the award. Irrevocable letter or credit or Payment Bond form SF-25A & Performance Bond Form SF-25 are allowed per FAR 52.228-13
Location(s): This contract will be executed in six locations within the Kisatchie NF, LOUISIANA. Bridge Locations are follows:
001 272-2.9 31.21817392 -92.70051738; 002 337-1.8 31.48476162 -93.21885594; 003 508-0.7 32.12545213 -92.93729246
004 831-1.5 32.72632521 -93.24652991; 005 902-1.1 32.93455231 -92.75185994; 006 911-2.4 32.91833707 -92.96800565
Scope of Work Summarized: The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals necessary, except as otherwise provided in the contract, to successfully complete the following work on National Forest Road (NFSR) utilizing/meeting FP-03 and 24 standards. This project will involve bridge rehabilitation of a variety of critical findings on bridges 272-2.9, 337-1.8, 508-0.7, 831-2.4, 902-1.1, and 911-2.4 that have been identified through routine safety inspections across the Caney, Kisatchie and Winn Ranger Districts, Kisatchie National Forest, in Claiborne, Rapides and Winn Parishes, Louisiana.
SCHEDULE:
Site Visit: Self-Guided visit(s). Contractor will self-tour ALL bridges and certify on the Schedule B for each line item.
Last Day for Questions: 04/20/2026
BID Submittal Deadline: 05/08/2026; 0900CT
Period of Performance: award through 30 SEP 2026 (Approx 150 Days)
USDA-FOREST SVC MULTI-BRIDGE REPAIR KISATCHIE NF LOUISIANA is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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