SUF FR912 Little Isabella River Culvert Replacement

The USDA Forest Service has issued Solicitation No. 12445526Q0073 for the "SUF FR912 Little Isabella River Culvert Replacement" project on the Tofte Ranger District, Superior National Forest. This project, valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000, is set aside for Total Small Businesses and involves the removal of timber panel bridging and existing culverts, followed by the installation of new precast concrete culverts, headwalls, and wing walls. The performance period is 424 days after the Notice to Proceed. Offers are due by July 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT. Key requirements include a completed SF 1442, a detailed Schedule of Items (SOI) with pricing for all items, a Basis of Estimate, and a Bid Guarantee. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and AGAR clauses, emphasizing compliance with anti-discrimination, ethical conduct, and specific construction-related regulations.

The Superior National Forest is seeking a contractor for the FR 912 MP 0.101 Little Isabella River Culvert Replacement project. This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the replacement of existing corrugated metal pipe arch culverts with new precast concrete box culverts, including associated headwalls and wing walls. The scope encompasses traffic control, demolition, installation, backfilling, and environmental protection of the Little Isabella River, a designated trout stream, requiring in-stream work between June 30th and September 15th. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, and equipment, adhering to FHWA and AASHTO standards. Key deliverables include a project plan, revised schedules, vendor material lists, construction daily reports, and monthly status reports. The project aims for completion by the end of the FY 2026 construction season, with the government reviewing all materials and designs.

The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Eastern Region, Superior National Forest – Tofte Ranger District, Lake County, Minnesota, is undertaking the FR 912-0.101 Over Little Isabella River Culvert Replacement project. This project involves the removal of existing culverts and timber mats and the installation of a new twin-cell 12-foot span by 5-foot rise precast concrete box culvert. The project, identified as U28-02592, includes detailed plans for temporary traffic control with a 4.7-mile detour, dewatering, and soil erosion control. It adheres to FHWA, AASHTO, and USDA Forest Service specifications. Key design data includes HL-93 load ratings and hydraulic data for a 100-year frequency flood. Construction notes specify material and workmanship standards, utility coordination, and environmental protection measures, including restrictions on in-stream work during certain periods. The project site is located 0.1 miles down FR 912 from the State Hwy 1 / FR 176 intersection in Isabella, Minnesota, with a structure number 090907000036029.

This document is a formal memorandum issued on June 25, 2026, by the United States Forest Service (USFS) Procurement Operations East Zone Team 3 Construction. It addresses a specific technical inquiry regarding Request for Quotations (RFQ) 12445526Q0073. The Contracting Officer clarifies that variations in culvert barrel and wing wall shapes may be acceptable, provided they comply with strict dimensional and structural criteria. Specifically, culvert shape variations, such as radiused corners, must adhere to the clear cover, steel reinforcing size, and steel reinforcing spacing requirements specified in the Forest Service drawings. Similarly, wing wall shape variations are permissible only if they meet the height and width specifications detailed in the drawings, including the minimum dimensions for both the river-side footing toe and the road-side footing heel.

Amendment 0001 for Solicitation 12445526Q0073 addresses the SUF FR912 Little Isabella River Culvert Replacement project, valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Issued on June 17, 2026, it updates the Statement of Work via Attachment C05_1-12445526Q0073_A0001-Att1-SOW_Rev1. The project, located in the Tofte Ranger District, Superior National Forest, is set aside for Total Small Businesses with a performance period from August 3, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The amendment outlines specific FAR and AGAR clauses, including those on anti-discrimination, unenforceable supplier terms, and progress payments for commercial construction. Offers must acknowledge this amendment and submit quotes, including a completed Schedule of Items, Basis of Estimate, and Bid Guarantee, by July 6, 2026. Price reasonableness will be the basis for award to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible vendor.

This federal solicitation amendment (Amendment 0002) is issued by the USDA Forest Service for the SUF FR912 Little Isabella River Culvert Replacement project. Located in the Tofte Ranger District of the Superior National Forest, this commercial construction project has an estimated magnitude of $500,000 to $1,000,000. It is set aside entirely for small businesses under North American Industry Classification System standards. The amendment extends the question deadline to July 8, 2026, at 13:00 CDT, and the quote submission deadline to July 15, 2026, at 17:00 CDT. The period of performance spans from August 3, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with project completion required within 424 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest price that meets or exceeds the technical specifications. Key deliverables include a completed fillable Schedule of Items, a pricing Basis of Estimate, and a 20% bid guarantee. No formal site visit will be hosted; however, bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the project site independently. Contract clauses incorporate standard federal regulations, including Buy American construction material requirements, specific USDA diversity and anti-discrimination certifications, and revised USDA agency protest and dispute procedures.

This government Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the project for replacing the Little Isabella River Culverts on Forest Road 912 within the Superior National Forest. The project, overseen by the USDA, requires a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. Key tasks include traffic control, removal of existing timber panel bridging and culverts, installation of new precast concrete culverts, headwalls, and wing walls, riprap, backfill, geotextile drainage, aggregate placement, bridge signs, and seeding of disturbed areas. All in-stream work is restricted to June 30th to September 15th due to the river being a designated trout stream. The new culverts will be two 24’x12’x5’ precast concrete box culverts, designed to meet specific AASHTO and FHWA standards for load capacity and materials. The contractor is responsible for submitting design documents and a project schedule, with a total performance period of 424 days. No government-furnished materials are provided, and strict adherence to specifications and timelines is essential.

The provided document is a map detailing various locations in northern Minnesota, including natural areas, state parks, and small towns, primarily along Highway 61. Key locations include Kelly Landing, Sand Lake, Peatlang Scientific and Natural Area, Finland State Forest, George H. Crosby Manitou State Park, and towns like Silver Bay, Beaver Bay, and Schroeder. The map also indicates travel times and distances, such as

The Superior National Forest's FR 912 MP 0.101 Little Isabella River Culvert Replacement project involves a comprehensive set of Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) to the FP-14 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects. The document outlines detailed requirements for project execution, including terms and definitions, bid and award procedures (with Section 102 deleted), and the scope of work. It specifies control of work, material (including weed-free requirements for contractor-provided sources), and acceptance criteria, emphasizing conformity with contract requirements and visual inspection. Legal relations, public responsibility, and prosecution/progress are addressed, with Section 108 deleted. Measurement and payment methods are detailed, along with specific guidelines for construction survey and staking, contractor quality control, and public traffic management, including temporary road closures. The document also covers soil erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, removal of structures, and extensive specifications for excavation and embankment, including compaction methods and disposal of materials.

General Decision Number: MN20260231 05/18/2026 outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for heavy and highway construction projects in Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, and St. Louis counties, Minnesota. The document details specific rates for various occupations, including wiring system installers, truck drivers (categorized into groups), power equipment operators (categorized into groups), laborers, and skilled trades like plumbers, electricians, and ironworkers. It also includes important notes regarding Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), providing guidance on contractor requirements and worker protections. The document explains different wage rate identifiers (Union, Union Average, Survey, State Adopted) and outlines the wage determination appeals process for interested parties.

The document outlines a Schedule of Items for the SUF FR912 Little Isabella River Culvert Replacement project in the Superior National Forest. This solicitation details various construction components, including mobilization, survey and staking, erosion control measures, clearing and grubbing, removal of existing culverts, earthwork (excavation, embankment, backfill), dewatering, riprap, geotextile, aggregate base, foundation gravel pad, precast concrete box culvert installation, underdrain system, topsoil placement, seeding, erosion control products, wood posts, object markers, and temporary traffic control. An optional item for a flexible baffle is also included. The document emphasizes that vendors must provide pricing for all items, including options, and that the award will be to a single vendor. It also specifies that payment for bond premiums should be included under mobilization and that the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Project FP-14 Edition applies. Miscellaneous items not explicitly listed with unique bid items are considered incidental to the contract.