Hiawatha Trail Trestle Rehabilitation

The United States Forest Service intends to issue a solicitation for the rehabilitation of the Small Creek, Barnes Creek, and Clear Creek trestles along the Hiawatha Trail. Located in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest within the Avery Ranger District in Avery, Idaho, the project encompasses a variety of infrastructure repairs and improvements. Specific activities include abutment repair, the removal of existing ballast and ballast boxes, the installation of new deck panels and cable rail systems, trail pothole repairs, and work on miscellaneous ancillary structures. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and transportation required to complete the work in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

This requirement is identified under solicitation number 1240BE26R0001 and is classified under NAICS code 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, and PSC Z1LB, Maintenance of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways. The project is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. The estimated magnitude of the project exceeds $10,000,000.00, and the government will require a bid guarantee as well as performance and payment bonds.

The official solicitation is expected to be posted on or about June 23, 2026, with a response deadline of July 7, 2026. Darnell Williams serves as the primary point of contact for this procurement. As of the latest update on June 17, 2026, there are zero attachments associated with this pre-solicitation notice.