Description
The U.S. Forest Service is soliciting quotations from small‑business contractors to replace three low‑water “dogway” fords on Forest Route 78 in Webster County, WV. Each crossing will be removed and rebuilt as a single‑span bridge with concrete abutments, timber decks, and gravel approaches. The work includes in‑stream de‑watering, timber decking (red or white oak), and associated structural steel that must be galvanized. A site visit is scheduled for 12 Aug 2026 (optional). Questions were due 24 Aug 2026; the final quotation deadline is 9 Sep 2026. The project is a total small‑business set‑aside with an anticipated bid range of $1 M–$4 M.
• Replace three existing vented‑ford crossings (MP 0.39, 1.11, 1.60).
• Provide concrete abutments, timber (red/white oak) decks, gravel approaches.
• Perform in‑stream work and de‑watering for all bridges.
• Use galvanized structural steel per A153 specifications.
• Optional site visit on 12 Aug 2026 at Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.
• Questions due 24 Aug 2026; final quote due 9 Sep 2026.
• Small‑business set‑aside; NAICS 237310 (Highway & Street Construction).