The WA ERFO FS MTBKR605 2022-1(3) project involves the emergency repair of Forest Road 11 at MP 23.9 in Whatcom County, Washington. This Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest project, located approximately 22 miles northeast of Concrete city, addresses a roadway failure requiring subexcavation, aggregate surfacing, and root-wad/riprap embankment. The project has an estimated price range of $700,000 to $2,000,000, with a tentative solicitation in Winter/Spring 2025 and completion by Fall 2026. Key work items, specified in US Customary Units using FP-24 Specs, include various project requirements, earthwork such as clearing, grubbing, subexcavation, and tree removal, slope reinforcement with riprap, and aggregate base courses. Incidental construction encompasses mobility, construction survey, quality control, erosion and sediment control measures, various heavy equipment operation, general labor, landscaping (topsoil, turf establishment, plants), temporary stream diversion, and temporary traffic control.
The Western Federal Lands Highway Division issued a notice for prospective bidders regarding the Mt. Baker - Forest Road 11 MP 23.9 Repair project (Solicitation No. 69056726B000002). This project, located in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Whatcom County, Washington, involves roadway, shoulder, and side-slope reconstruction, subexcavation, aggregate surfacing, and root-wad/rip embankment, along with temporary traffic control and erosion/sediment control. Bidders are advised to view the site in the fall due to potential winter snow. A special notice requires backfill, aggregate, and topsoil from certified noxious weed-free commercial sources, as forest sources are prohibited. Solicitation documents will be available in winter 2025/2026 on SAM.gov. Technical questions should be emailed to wfl.plans-spec@dot.gov, and general questions to wfl.contracts@dot.gov or 360-619-7520.
The WA ERFO FS MTBKR605 2022-1(3) project outlines repair work for the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, focusing on erosion control, temporary traffic management, and general construction. The document details a summary of quantities for various pay items, including mobilization, construction survey, quality control, and testing. It also specifies materials and methods for soil erosion control, such as fiber roll and stabilized construction exits, and temporary stream diversion techniques. Additionally, the project includes guidelines for temporary traffic control, particularly sign installation using wood posts, with specifications for post size, embedment depth, and sign placement. The survey control data provides precise geographic and elevation coordinates for key points, ensuring accuracy in project execution. Overall, this file describes a comprehensive plan for infrastructure repair and environmental protection within a federal land area.