Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division Sources Sought Notice No. 693C73-26-SS-0008 NCNF – DB Permanent Repair Damages from Hurricane Helene NC FS ERFO NFNC811 2024-3(2) SUBMITTAL INFORMATION ISSUE DATE: MARCH 24, 2026 DUE DATE FOR RESPONSES: APRIL 21, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT SUBMIT RESPONSES TO: Shirley A. Anderson at eflhd.contracts@dot.gov SUBMITTALS SHOULD BE MADE IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT Synopsis : This is a Sources Sought Announcement and is for information purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS, OR BIDS. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. The purpose of this announcement is to determine the availability and capability of qualified sources for a proposed design-build construction project to repair Hurricane Helene damages on South Toe River Rd (NFSR 472), Curtis Creek Rd (NFSR 482), Stony Fork Rd (NFSR 63), and Big Ivy Rd (NFSR 74) in the US Forest Service, Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. The Government anticipates utilizing a Design-Build approach, under which the selected Design-Builder would be responsible for advancing the project from initial scoping and site validation through final design and construction. Design services will include, but are not limited to, participating in scoping efforts; defining and refining project scope; performing value engineering analysis, conducting site investigations; roadway realignments and profile adjustments; hydraulics analysis and design, including aquatic organism passage (AOP); landslide and/or washout stabilization; embankment and cut and fill slopes mitigation; foundation design; bridge repair and replacement design; preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E); preparation of environmental documentation and studies necessary to obtain National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval; preparation of right-of-way acquisition documentation, as required; coordination with the public, local governments, utility companies, and other stakeholders; and obtaining required environmental permits and regulatory approvals. Construction services will include, but are not limited to, embankment reconstruction; excavation; concrete work; construction of earth retaining systems; bridge replacement and repairs; repair, replacement, and construction of culverts and drainage structures; placement of riprap; removal and replacement of roadway structural sections; installation and replacement of guardrails and end sections; road obliteration and restoration of creeks following realignment; maintenance of traffic and temporary traffic control; implementation of soil erosion and sedimentation control measures; utility relocations; and all other miscellaneous work necessary to deliver a complete and fully operational project. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD), anticipates awarding a design-build construction contract no earlier than June 2027. The cost of the entire project is estimated to…