Bid guide
How to bid on bridge construction on Delicate Arch Road for the Department of Transportation
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Department of Transportation is seeking qualified prime contractors for a future project to design and build three 100-foot concrete bridges on Delicate Arch Road in Arches National Park, Utah. This work also includes road reconstruction, paving, embankments, drilled shafts, drainage, and traffic control.
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to determine if there is enough interest from small businesses, including HUBZone, woman-owned, 8(a), and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, to set aside the future project for one of these programs. This is an opportunity for small businesses to influence how this significant project, estimated between $10 million and $20 million, will be solicited.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for responses to this RFI is August 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET (which is 2:00 PM Denver time). All required information must be received by email to [email protected] by this time.
This RFI is not a request for bids, and plans and specifications are not yet available. The agency anticipates advertising the full project in October 2027, with an award in November 2027 and a Notice to Proceed in December 2027.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for prime contractors with experience in road construction projects of similar value and scope. Specifically, firms should have experience with reconstruction (4R), designing and constructing 100-foot span concrete bridges, embankment construction, asphalt concrete paving, asphalt, concrete curb, rolled erosion control product, drilled shafts, and temporary traffic control.
The agency is particularly interested in responses from small businesses, including those with 8(a), small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, EDWOSB, or WOSB certifications.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you must email your submission to [email protected] (Attn: Laura Slauter) by the deadline. Your email must include four specific items.
First, a positive statement of your intention to submit a bid as a Prime Contractor for the future solicitation. Second, a list of all confirmed socioeconomic categories that apply to your business. Third, a letter from a bonding agent confirming your firm's capability to bond for a single project of $20 million and your firm’s aggregate bonding capacity. Fourth, a list of comparable road construction projects where you performed reconstruction (4R), designed and constructed 100-foot span concrete bridges, embankment construction, asphalt concrete paving, asphalt, concrete curb, rolled erosion control product, drilled shaft, and temporary traffic control. Do not include projects that do not feature all of this work.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When listing comparable projects, ensure each project clearly demonstrates experience with all the specific work items requested. The agency explicitly states not to send information on projects that do not include the listed work, so focus on quality over quantity in your examples.
Double-check your bonding letter to ensure it clearly states both your single project capacity of $20 million and your aggregate bonding capacity. This is a critical requirement for demonstrating your firm's capability for a project of this size. Also, confirm your firm's certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) is current, as this is a standard requirement for government contractors.
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.
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