Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a small‑business‑qualified design‑build contractor to redeck Bridge 9 on the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail near Susanville, California. The contractor must provide full design, engineering, material procurement, construction, and supervision to replace the bridge deck with a steel or timber structure meeting AASHTO LRFD specifications and FHWA construction standards. The project’s construction value is estimated between $500 K and $1 M, with a performance period of roughly 180 calendar days after the notice to proceed. A site visit will be offered 1‑2 weeks after the RFP is issued, and bidders must be registered in SAM with a UEI.
• Location: Bizz Johnson Trail, ~9 mi west of Susanville, Lassen County, CA (lat 40.39648°, long ‑120.78285°)
• Scope: Full design‑build for bridge redecking, including abutments, riprap protection, and installation of a new steel or timber bridge
• Funding: $500‑1,000 K (small‑business set‑aside)
• Schedule: RFP anticipated early Nov 2026; 180‑day performance period
• Requirements: Small‑business eligibility, UEI & active SAM profile, compliance with AASHTO LRFD and FHWA specs
• Contact: Quinndora Byrd, Contracting Specialist (email/phone above)