How to bid on Natchez Trace Parkway resurfacing for the Federal Highway Administration

What the Federal Highway Administration is buying

The Federal Highway Administration is seeking sealed bids for resurfacing the Natchez Trace Parkway in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Work includes milling, asphalt overlay, shoulder widening, spot reconstruction, pavement markings, and improvements to ramps, bridges, intersections, and parking and pull-off areas.

The project is expected to cost $10 million to $12 million and will be divided into multiple work schedules or contract options. The solicitation number is 693C73-27-B-000001.

Key dates and the bid deadline

The project was published October 27, 2026. The bid deadline is November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

The solicitation will state the bid due date and location on SF 1442, Block 13a. Follow the solicitation’s instructions for submitting your bid by the deadline. Bid documents were expected around September 17, 2026.

Who this opportunity may suit

This construction opportunity may suit firms with experience in roadway resurfacing and related work such as asphalt paving, milling, shoulder widening, pavement markings, and spot reconstruction. Firms should review the solicitation to confirm the required qualifications, scope, and bid terms.

All business concerns may submit sealed bids. If a firm is other than a small business, the notice says a subcontracting plan is required for construction requirements expected to exceed $2 million, subject to the stated requirements.

How to find documents and submit a bid

From the opportunity page, click “View original source.” If the first click opens the portal homepage, click again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.

The notice directs vendors to SAM.gov: open Contract Opportunities, search for “693C73,” and check the listed projects for the solicitation documents. Documents can be downloaded there and will not be mailed. Register as an interested vendor there to receive email updates and be included on the Interested Vendors List.

The notice encourages electronic bids according to the solicitation instructions. It also describes in-person bid-opening access: visitors must sign in and be escorted, and bidders are urged to arrive at least one hour early. Review the solicitation for the applicable submission instructions and location.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the full solicitation and all updates before pricing. Map your estimate to each work schedule or contract option, and check that your price covers the listed work, including bridge approaches, ramps, intersections, and parking or pull-off areas.

Confirm that your SAM registration is active when you submit an offer and at award, and that your annual representations and certifications are complete. The notice also says the annual VETS-4212 form must be completed online.

If you have questions about the construction project, include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, point of contact, and telephone number in your email to [email protected]. For other-than-small-business bidders subject to the subcontracting plan requirement, prepare the plan or statement described in the notice.