# *UPDATE - Bean Ridge Tower Remediation - RFI / Responses and ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/6973gh26r00074

- Solicitation number: 6973GH-26-R-00074
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Branat Construction LLC
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
- Contracting office: 6973GH Franchise Acquisition SVCS (6973GH)
- NAICS: 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
- Product or service code: Z2BG Repair Or Alteration Of Electronic And Communications Facilities
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Thebes, Illinois
- County: Alexander County (FIPS 17003). https://abierto.us/counties/alexander-county-il-17003
- City: Thebes. https://abierto.us/cities/thebes-il-1774873
- First posted: February 10, 2026
- Last posted: February 17, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b7925ea998da4925bc452c97e57f2add/view

## Description

UPDATE (2) Two - RFIs / Responses and ADDITIONAL PHOTOS - 6973GH-26-R-00074. SOW Requirement 2.b, Repairs, bullet 5 states: Install new security wire on the perimeter fence of the compound. Can the Government confirm that torque arm assemblies are the preferred solution to this requirement? If not, please confirm if 3-runs of barbed wire across the top of the fence is an acceptable solution? Replace existing barbed wire at the top of the compound fence with new barbed wire. Picture of existing attached. SOW Requirement 2.e, Site Specific Requirements, bullet 1 states: Installation of four guy wire bracket assemblies on tower.

**Question:** Can the Government provide additional information on the current brackets such as make/model or provide a product cut sheet? No brackets are currently installed, and guy wires are wrapped around the tower leg. The requirement is for four new Rohn 55 guy bracket assemblies to be installed. Picture of existing guy attachment attached. SOW Requirement 2.e, bullet 5 states: Remove and trim excess transmission line as required and re-terminate the line.

**Question:** Are the current connectors re-usable? No If not, can the Government provide the current connector brand model and connector type? The connector brand model and type is not currently available. UPDATE (1) One - ADDITIONAL PHOTOS 6973GH-26-R-00074. The purpose of this update is to respond to an Request for Information (RFI) for Pre-Bid Site Walk-thru and additional site photos. There will not be an opportunity for a pre bid site walk-thru. Additional site photos are hereby provided as attatchment "Bean Ridge Photo Deck. 2". All other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.

The scope of this contract includes the implementation of guy system tensioning, installation of guy wire bracket assemblies, tower lightning protection, corrosion abatement, and any minor repairs necessary to properly tension the designated USFS communication tower. All work shall conform to applicable industry standards relevant to the specific tower structure identified. The selected contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and technical expertise necessary to complete the tasks.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Branat Construction LLC (UEI C5Y1UNW1EV39)
- Contract: 6973GH26C00059, definitive contract
- Obligated: $28,208.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 14 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 6973GH26R00074 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 6973GH (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_6973GH26C00059_6920_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- February 10, 2026: Solicitation, due February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. Notice 9868a00c1a224fa2ae556b671d8091df. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9868a00c1a224fa2ae556b671d8091df/view
- February 11, 2026: Solicitation, due February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. Notice 751f02f3a4274cb99fd7e162a647ff51. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/751f02f3a4274cb99fd7e162a647ff51/view
- February 12, 2026: Solicitation, due February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. Notice 00a2e5476ed242fc8774481ab33b5028. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/00a2e5476ed242fc8774481ab33b5028/view
- February 17, 2026: Solicitation, due February 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. Notice 422993b05b2b43cbb61c4986d72e3350. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/422993b05b2b43cbb61c4986d72e3350/view
- February 17, 2026: Solicitation, due February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. Notice 573a9f56bcca4d6aad4f7f0cb5558891. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/573a9f56bcca4d6aad4f7f0cb5558891/view
- February 17, 2026: Solicitation, due February 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. Notice b7925ea998da4925bc452c97e57f2add. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b7925ea998da4925bc452c97e57f2add/view

## Points of contact

- Edward Wright, edward.b.wright@faa.gov, (405) 954-0693

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