Elk Meadows Trail Bridge Material Supply

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation No. 1240LP26Q0057 updates the solicitation for the Elk Meadows Trail Bridge Replacement project. The amendment specifically replaces Attachment J.3 Drawings (6 Pages) with J.3 Rev2 Drawings (6 Pages) to reflect a required increase in bridge width. The project involves furnishing, fabricating, and treating structural timber for a glued-laminated longitudinal deck panel slab type trail bridge system, including timber curb railing and running planks, along with all necessary anchoring and fastening hardware. The bridge system is to be delivered to the Elk Meadows Trailhead parking lot near Stanley, Idaho, between September 28th and September 30th. The offer due date remains Friday, May 22nd, 2026, by 1600 (MT). Questions and quotations must be submitted electronically to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov.

The Elk Meadows Trail Bridge Material Supply Project, managed by the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service for the Sawtooth National Forest in Custer County, Idaho, involves supplying materials for a Glulam trail bridge. The project's staging area is the Elk Meadows Trailhead Parking Lot. Amendment #1 updates the bridge width from 12'-0" to 16'-0" and details the necessary changes. The file includes an index of sheets, general notes, a schedule of materials, design criteria, bridge isometric views, plans, elevations, sections, connection details, and foundation anchor details. The project emphasizes material delivery coordination with Braidy Richins, Assistant Forest Engineer.

This document outlines the Forest Service Supplemental Specifications for the Elk Meadows Trail Bridge Material Supply Project, detailing modifications to existing construction standards (FP-14) and introducing new requirements for the material supply of a treated timber glued-laminated longitudinal deck panel slab type trail bridge system. Key changes include revised definitions, deletion of sections related to bid, award, execution, prosecution, and progress of contracts, and significant updates to acceptance of work, measurement, and payment procedures. A new Section 557 specifically addresses Timber Structures, covering material requirements, certifications, construction details, hardware specifications, delivery logistics, and acceptance criteria for the bridge materials. The project emphasizes adherence to specific industry standards, Forest Service regulations, and detailed delivery coordination.

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for furnishing, fabricating, and treating structural timber and all necessary hardware to create a complete glued-laminated longitudinal deck panel slab type trail bridge system. The bridge system, including timber curb railing and running planks, must be delivered to the Elk Meadows Trailhead parking lot, located approximately 19 miles from the Stanley Ranger District Office in Stanley, Idaho. Delivery is required between September 28th and September 30th, with a minimum 48-hour prior notification to Braidy Richins. Thursday and Friday deliveries are prohibited. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and diligently prosecute the work to meet the delivery deadline. Inspection and acceptance of materials will be conducted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, with non-compliant materials requiring replacement without additional compensation. The project adheres to Federal Highway Administration Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14) and attached Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS).

The "ELK MEADOWS TRAIL BRIDGE MATERIAL SUPPLY PROJECT" is a United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service initiative within the Sawtooth National Forest in Custer County, Idaho. The project, recommended by Staff and Forest Engineers and dated January 27, 2026, involves the material supply for a Glulam Trail Bridge (Project 963). Key components include general notes, a schedule of materials, design criteria, bridge isometric views, plan elevation and section details, connection details, and foundation anchor details. The project staging area is the Elk Meadow Trailhead Parking Lot (44.288237 N, 115.071207 W), accessible via specific directions from the Stanley Ranger Station. Timber material delivery coordination is to be arranged with Braidy Richins, Assistant Forest Engineer. The document outlines the necessary plans and specifications for the supply and installation of materials for the trail bridge, highlighting the project's scope and logistical details.

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Elk Meadows Trail Bridge Material Supply, issued by the USDA Forest Service. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 321999 (500-employee size standard). The project requires furnishing, fabricating, and treating structural timber, including all necessary hardware and steel, for a glued-laminated longitudinal deck panel slab-type trail bridge system. Delivery is required at the Elk Meadows Trailhead parking lot near Stanley, Idaho, between September 28th and September 30th, 2026. Quotes will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering technical approach, price, and past performance. Offerors must provide a Certificate of Conformance with traceability to the fabricator or timber mill. The solicitation includes various FAR and AGAR clauses, notably those concerning anti-discrimination and DEI compliance. Questions are due by May 13, 2026, and offers by May 22, 2026.