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How to bid on Monongahela NF FR78 Dogway Bridge Replacement with USDA
What the agency is buying
The U.S. Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, is seeking quotes to replace three existing low-water crossings on Forest Road 78 over Dogway Fork in Webster County, West Virginia. This project involves removing the current vented ford crossings and installing new single-span structures.
The work includes constructing concrete abutments, installing timber decks, and creating new gravel approaches for the Lower Dogway Bridge, Dogway Bridge, and Upper Dogway Bridges. In-stream work and dewatering will be required for all three bridge locations. This is a total small business set-aside opportunity.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 5, 2026. An organized site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The meeting point for the site visit is the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center in Hillsboro, West Virginia.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email by August 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Quotes are due by August 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to submit a quote. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 237310, which covers Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $45 million.
Firms with experience in bridge construction, concrete work, timber decking, gravel road construction, and in-stream work, particularly in rural or forest environments, would be well-suited for this project.
How to respond
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All questions must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected] and copied to [email protected] by the deadline. Your final quote must be submitted by the August 31, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time deadline.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
While site visits are not mandatory, attending the organized site visit on August 12, 2026, is highly recommended. The solicitation states that if there are conditions that could have been known by inspecting the site, they will not be considered differing site conditions later. This means a thorough understanding of the site is crucial for an accurate quote.
Ensure your quote clearly addresses all aspects of the work described, including the removal of existing structures, construction of concrete abutments, installation of timber decks, new gravel approaches, and the required in-stream work and dewatering. Pay close attention to the details for each of the three bridge locations. Since this is an RFQ, provide a clear and comprehensive price proposal that reflects your understanding of the scope and conditions.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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