Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Cisco Branch Ontonagon River Bridge Replacement

Department of Agriculture · Forest Service · Sol. 12445527Q0001

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The USDA Forest Service is requesting quotes to remove and replace an existing concrete bridge over the Ontonagon River (Cisco Branch) near Watersmeet, Michigan with a new 70 foot single-span concrete I-girder bridge. It is a total small business set-aside under FAR Part 12 commercial procedures. Contract length is not stated in the notice text.

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Construction scope with no details in text. Plans, specs, bonding, wage rates and schedule are not in the notice text, so cost and risk are hard to judge.
Bridge work is heavy construction. Concrete abutments, H-pile foundations and girders in a river need equipment and experienced crews, which can be hard for a small firm. a 70 foot (overall length) single span concrete I-girder bridge with a concrete deck, concrete abutments, and H-pile foundations

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What they want

Remove the existing concrete bridge
Build a new 70 foot (overall length) single-span concrete I-girder bridge
Concrete deck and concrete abutments
H-pile foundations
Submit a quotation

Contract type: Request for quotation (RFQ), combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12
Place of performance: Watersmeet, MI, USA
Offers due: 2026-10-26T13:00:00-04:00

What to include when you submit

Submit a quotation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued

You must have

Must be a small business; this is a total small business set-aside This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Small business size standard for NAICS 237310 is $45,000,000.00 The small business size standard is $45,000,000.00.

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Contract duration and construction schedule
Submission method and where to send quotes
Evaluation method and factors
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Key facts

Response due: Oct 26, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Posted: Oct 9, 2026
Notice type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation: 12445527Q0001
Agency: Department of Agriculture · Forest Service
Office: USDA-FS, Csa East 13
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
NAICS: 237310
Product/service code: Y1LB
Business type: Construction & renovation
Place of performance: Watersmeet, MI, 49969
Contracting contact: BOUCHER, PAUL Apaul.boucher@usda.gov
Versions: 3 (amended since first posted)

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42 contracts at this agency under the same NAICS code, in the same state, had activity in the last 5 years, according to USAspending.gov. Small businesses won 73% of the dollars in this market over the last 3 fiscal years.

Typical contract$333KMiddle half: $79.5K to $659K

Typical per year$470KValue divided by years of performance

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Full notice text from SAM.gov

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12445527Q0001 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) For the Removal and replacement of an existing concrete bridge with a 70 foot (overall length) single span concrete I-girder bridge with a concrete deck, concrete abutments, and H-pile foundations. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The small business size standard is $45,000,000.00. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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