FHWA Great Smoky Mountains Bridge Replacement

FHWA requires bridge replacement services for Wiley Oakley Drive in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee.

Solicitation Summary

The Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division has a requirement for the replacement of the Wiley Oakley Drive Crossover Bridge on Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Solicitation in a Nutshell

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Details
Agency Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division
Solicitation Number 693C7326SS0009
Status Pre-RFP
Solicitation Date 06/2026 (Estimate)
Award Date 12/2026 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value $50,000,000
Competition Type Undetermined
Type of Award Other
Primary Requirement  Transportation Construction Services
Duration TBD
Contract Type  Firm Fixed Price
No. of Expected Awards N/A
NAICS Code(s):
237310

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Size Standard: $45.0 million annual receipts
Place of Performance:
  • Sevier County, Tennessee, United States
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/afb88c40ef4b40b6a4caa10b8290bd71/view

Requirements

  • The project consists of the construction of a new-grade separated interchange featuring an overpass (flyover) bridge, along with the addition of on and off ramps designed to improve northbound and southbound acceleration and deceleration lanes along the Gatlinburg Spur Road. The scope also includes intersections improvements at the Wiley Oakley Drive and Westgate Resort Road, as well as at the Wiley Oakley Drive and Banner Road, to improve traffic flow and safety.
  • Work activities will include full pavement reconstruction along Gatlinburg Spur Road, Wiley Oakley Drive, Banner Road and Westgate Resort Road, and associated pull-offs and driveways. The project will also involve the construction of new retaining walls, installation of pavement markings, placement of regulatory and Uniguide signs, installation of guardrail, and implementation of drainage improvements. In addition, the project includes execution of a Transportation Management Plan to maintain traffic operations during construction, relocation of underground utilities across the Little Pigeon River, installation of a new pump station and other miscellaneous work.

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