The "Red Grade Road" special contract requirements amend and supplement federal highway project standards, focusing on administrative, environmental, and operational procedures. Key updates include new acronyms and abbreviations, revised definitions for terms like "Masterworks" (a web-based documentation system), "Roadway Prism," and "Subcontractor." The document details requirements for electronic documentation, including signatures and file formats, and outlines procedures for material storage, quality control testing, and acceptance of work. Environmental protection measures are emphasized, particularly compliance with the Clean Water Act, NPDES permits, and the need for noxious weed-free materials. Operational limitations are also imposed, with specific non-work periods for holidays and winter, alongside detailed schedules for construction progress meetings and invoice processing. The contract also specifies liquidated damages for delays and mandates a Quality Control Manager (QCM) with specific experience and certifications.
The “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects” (FP-14) outlines the comprehensive requirements for federal highway construction projects administered by the Federal Highway Administration. Issued in 2014, these specifications incorporate both U.S. Customary and Metric units and are binding when cited in a contract. The document is structured into ten divisions covering general requirements, project-specific needs, various construction types (earthwork, pavements, bridges), incidental construction, and material specifications. It details administrative procedures like bid preparation, contract award, and execution, emphasizing compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Transportation Acquisition Regulation (TAR). Key definitions, abbreviations, and conversion factors are provided, alongside guidelines for contractor submissions, authority of the Contracting Officer and inspectors, and dispute resolution processes. The FP-14 serves as a foundational guide for ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory adherence in federal road and bridge construction.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) is hosting a virtual Pre-Bid meeting on November 13, 2025, for the WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road, Phase 1 project. Interested parties should email cflacquisitions@dot.gov to attend, including "WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road, Phase 1 Attn: Kelly Palmer or Laura Slauter" in the subject line. A meeting link will be sent on November 12, 2025. The project site is accessible for inspection, and offerors are expected to assess site conditions before bidding. This project aims to improve access to Bighorn National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands by rehabilitating, widening, and realigning approximately 2.6 miles of Red Grade Road (County Road 26/USFS Route FSR 26). The scope includes two schedules, A and B, covering different segments and features like large cuts and retaining walls, and an option X for rehabilitating the Aspen’s Parking Lot. The roadway will be improved from 18 feet to 18-22 feet wide, with minor horizontal and vertical realignments and drainage improvements to address substandard conditions and enhance safety in mountainous terrain.
The document addresses questions and answers regarding the WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road project, dated November 18, 2025. Key inquiries covered the source of the survey, identified as all ground mapping, and the locations of borings, which are available in the geotechnical report. Crucially, the document confirms that funding for this project is available. This Q&A exchange is typical for government RFPs, providing clarity and essential information to potential bidders or stakeholders about project specifics and financial backing.
The document addresses questions and answers from November 18-19, 2025, regarding the WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road project, likely part of a federal government RFP or grant. Key inquiries covered the source of the survey (all ground mapping), the location of borings (refer to the geotechnical report), and confirmation of funding availability (yes). Additionally, it was clarified that CAD files for design data would be posted to SAM.gov when the full solicitation is advertised, estimated for December. The document serves to provide essential clarifications for potential bidders or grantees, ensuring transparency and preparedness for the upcoming project solicitation.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) is hosting a non-mandatory in-person pre-bid meeting on November 13, 2025, for the WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road, Phase 1 project. The meeting will be held at the Base Trailhead Parking Lot at approximately MP 1 on County Highway 26. Attendees are requested to email cflacquisitions@dot.gov with "WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road, Phase 1 Attn: Kelly Palmer or Laura Slauter" in the subject line. The project site is accessible for viewing prior to and during the solicitation timeframe. Offerors are expected to inspect the site to understand conditions affecting contract costs. This project aims to improve access to Bighorn National Forest and BLM lands by rehabilitating, widening, and realigning Red Grade Road (County Road 26/USFS Route FSR 26). The 2.6-mile project addresses substandard roadway sections, geometrics, and safety issues. It includes Schedule A (1.8 miles with large cuts and retaining walls), Schedule B (2.6 miles, including Schedule A limits and an additional 0.8 miles), and Option X (rehabilitation of Aspen’s Parking Lot). The roadway width will vary from 18 to 22 feet, with minor realignments and drainage improvements to meet design standards for this 3R+ project in mountainous terrain.
The WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road project, overseen by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration, involves extensive roadway reconstruction, widening, minor realignment, and drainage improvements in Sheridan County, Wyoming. The project is divided into Schedule A (1.82 miles) and Schedule B (2.53 miles), with an Option X for the Aspens Parking Lot. The scope includes significant earthwork, riprap installation for ditches and rockeries, special rock embankments, and rock buttresses. Key activities involve clearing and grubbing, removal of existing culverts and signs, and installation of new pipe culverts with headwalls and end sections. The project also details various typical sections for the roadway, including curve widening, pullouts, and special rockery and embankment designs. Traffic control, environmental protection, and quality control are integral parts of the plan, with detailed quantities for labor, materials, and equipment. The project aims to enhance the Red Grade Road infrastructure within the Bighorn National Forest and Bureau of Land Management areas.
The Final Geotechnical Report for Red Grade Road in Sheridan County, Wyoming (WY FLAP SHE 26(1)) details a geotechnical engineering study and provides recommendations for rehabilitating the road. The project involves widening and realigning 2.65 miles of Red Grade Road, which currently suffers from a substandard width, steep grades, and safety issues due to increased traffic. The report covers regional and site geology, seismicity, subsurface investigations, and laboratory testing. Key recommendations include specific cut slope ratios, rockfall catchment ditch designs (4-foot wide with 1V:4H slope for 80-90% retention), and shrink/swell factors. It also addresses embankment construction, including special rock embankments (SREs) for steepening slopes and toe stabilization, and designs for both cut and fill side rockeries and a rock buttress to ensure slope stability, particularly in identified landslide areas. Construction considerations, including material specifications and geotextile reinforcement, are also outlined to facilitate safe and effective project implementation.
This memorandum outlines the pavement structural section recommendations for the WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road project in Sheridan County, Wyoming. The project aims to improve a 2.61-mile section of the existing dirt road, which currently experiences severe erosion, raveling, and washboarding due to steep grades and heavy use. The proposed improvements include widening the road by up to 5 feet, enhancing geometry and sight distance, improving drainage, and adding gravel surfacing. Pavement and geotechnical investigations conducted in 2022 and 2023 identified the subgrade soils as predominantly silty sands with gravel and clayey gravels with sand. Based on these findings, the recommendation is to surface the road with 4 inches of crushed aggregate base (item 30202-2000 Roadway aggregate, method 2). The project will adhere to FP-14 and CFLHD's standard SCRs, with a specific 602 SCR for corrugated steel pipe with either a 12-gauge wall thickness or a polymer coating.
The Final Hydraulics Memorandum for the WY FLAP SHE 26(1) Red Grade Road project details hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage improvements on a 2.5-mile section in Sheridan County, Wyoming. The project involves widening, resurfacing, and upgrading 18 cross culverts, 5 parallel culverts, and one pedestrian bridge. Design criteria align with Federal Lands Highway standards, using the Rational Method for flow rates and an inlet control analysis for culvert sizing. Recommendations include replacing or upsizing several culverts (C01, C03, C05-C07, C09-C16, C18, P04), installing new culverts (C19-C23), and specific ditch grading and riprap lining. The pedestrian bridge (B01) and parking lot culverts (P01-P05) will remain as is, with C02 to be replaced in kind. All replaced culverts will feature riprap aprons, and ditches will be lined with Class 1 riprap for stability.