Kimball Creek Culvert Replacement FR-304

Additional Q&A's attached. The purpose of this update is to clarify the period of performance. The period of performance is 6/1/2026-9/30/2026 with instream work done between 7/1/2026-9/15/2026. There is a revised drawing taking place of MN ERFO FS SPERI909 2022 and a geo tech report attached. Questions and answer document has been attached. The purpose of this update is to add additional attachments for the below: Sheet R07 and R08 (aka bridge plan sheet 7 and 8 of 10) were missing the dimensions for the reinforcing steel. Second, there is a change to sheet S02 “Temporary Diversion Channels”. There was a question regarding Note 1 on Temporary Diversion Channel drawing S-02. Note 1 has been revised to explain that the temporary diversion details provided are proposed details and the contractor is responsible for the design of the diversion channel/culvert. A table of peak flows has also been added to drawing S-02 to assist in the diversion design. Updated to change attachment. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces an opportunity on the Superior National Forest for the following: The Superior National Forests has a need for the replacement of the Kimball Creek Culvert on low volume Forest Road 304; traffic control monitoring, demolition and removal existing culvert and creek debris, dewatering, furnish and install new structural plate arch (corrugated aluminum, alternate-corrugated galvanized steel) including all components and installation hardware; furnish and install rip rap, installation of headwall and wing walls; furnish and place aggregate to final road grade; regrading structural plate arch approaches; install permanent traffic signs; seed and mulch all disturbed areas; and protect Kimball Creek and associated wetlands from siltation and other destructive impacts of construction. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to meet the intent of this contract; and shall perform all work in close conformity with the drawings and specifications, and in accordance with the provisions of the contract. The CO must approve any deviation in the specifications or drawings. Estimated Period of Performance: 30 days between June 30th and September 15th, 2026. The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) apply to this solicitation. See attachments for complete details and bid submission instructions. There is no site visit scheduled. Interested bidders can visit on their schedule. Please contact Peter Lindgren if you have site questions at [email protected] or 218-387-3253. This announcement constitutes a solicitation for construction issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Interested contractors must be active in SAM.gov on the date the bid is received to be eligible for award. Quotes submitted by contractors without an active record in SAM.gov will not be considered. The solicitation is posted to SAM.gov and no hard copies of the solicitation, supporting documents and applicable amendments, if any, will be provided. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this solicitation or any follow-up information requests. For further information, review the attached RFP solicitation and associated attachments. All questions shall be submitted by 1/21/2026.