FALL SITE VISIT - Smiley Creek Bridge Replacement & Road Realignment
ID: 1240LT25R0005Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS (Z2LB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7880ee1e8b4d4aa68846d691d0d49a66/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, is inviting vendors to participate in a site visit for the Smiley Creek Bridge Replacement and Road Realignment project located in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. This project entails the construction of a new single-lane steel bridge, approximately 600 feet of road approaches, and various associated improvements, with an estimated construction cost ranging from $500,000 to $1 million. The site visit is scheduled for November 7, 2024, at 11:00 AM Mountain Time, allowing prospective contractors to assess the project site before inclement weather restricts access. Interested vendors must notify Assistant Forest Engineer Braidy Richins via email if they plan to attend, as this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposals or bids.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tony Taylor - Contract Specialist
    tony.taylor@usda.gov
    Braidy Richins
    Braidy.Richins@usda.gov
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    Description Draft.pdf
    The Smiley Creek Bridge Replacement and Road Realignment project entails the construction of a new single-lane bridge and road approaches in Idaho. The project will involve installing a prefabricated steel bridge with treated timber abutments, constructing 300 feet of road approaches on either side, and implementing additional improvements as necessary. Proposed coordinates for the project site are 43.833352° N, 114.821909° W, accessible via Forest Road 70077 from Sawtooth City. Contract personnel are permitted to camp on-site, provided they minimize disturbance and maintain cleanliness. A site visit is scheduled for November 7, 2024, with construction anticipated to begin on May 5, 2025, and conclude by October 31, 2025. The estimated project cost ranges from $500,000 to $1 million, adhering to federal and Forest Service specifications. The document serves as a draft for an RFP, guiding potential contractors in understanding project requirements and expectations. Overall, it outlines the scope, specifications, and logistical considerations necessary for project completion.
    Site Visit Posting Draft.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service has issued a presolicitation notice for the Smiley Creek Bridge Replacement and Road Realignment project, located in the Sawtooth National Forest. This draft notice serves to invite vendors to participate in a site visit scheduled for November 7, 2024, intended for them to evaluate the project site before inclement weather restricts access. The project involves constructing a new single-lane steel bridge, road approaches totaling approximately 600 feet, and associated improvements. Prospective contractors are reminded that this notice is not a formal request for proposals or bids, but rather an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the project scope prior to the official solicitation issuance. Vendors are responsible for their own transportation to the site and must notify Assistant Forest Engineer Braidy Richins if they plan to attend. The estimated cost for the project ranges from $500,000 to $1,000,000. The notice also emphasizes the necessity for bidders to inspect the site in order to understand local conditions affecting the contract's execution.
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