Bid guide
How to bid on CFLHD A-E design services for the Federal Highway Administration
What FHWA is buying
The Federal Highway Administration’s Central Federal Lands Highway Division anticipates awarding multiple five-year IDIQ contracts for architect-engineer design services. Their combined capacity is $60 million.
Work will primarily involve improvements to low-volume, low-speed roads, from resurfacing and rehabilitation to full reconstruction. Projects may be in environmentally sensitive areas and varied terrain and climates across 14 states. The competition is open to all business concerns, with a partial small-business set-aside.
Key date and deadline
The opportunity was published October 29, 2026. The response deadline is November 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
The supplied information does not state what happens at the deadline or how submissions must be delivered. Check the solicitation documents for the submission method and deadline instructions, and allow time to complete any required portal steps.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit architect-engineer firms that provide road design services and can work across the range of conditions described, including low-volume roads, sensitive environments, and varied terrain and climates.
The acquisition is under NAICS code 541330 and is open to all business concerns, with a partial small-business set-aside. Small businesses and firms considering a team arrangement should review the solicitation to understand how the set-aside applies.
How to access the opportunity
Use “View original source” on the portal to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go straight to the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids can be viewed without one. Review the solicitation documents for the full response instructions.
Prepare a focused response
Read the solicitation carefully and map each requested item to a clear response section. Confirm the required format, submission method, and deadline instructions in the documents rather than assuming them.
Show relevant road design experience in a way that is easy to assess. For this work, explain how your team approaches low-volume road improvements, context-sensitive design, and projects in different environmental and physical conditions, using examples that accurately reflect your experience.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Federal Highway Administration; the original posting controls.