LOLO NATIONAL FORES T - Upper West Fork Fish Creek Trail Bridge Replacement
ID: 1240LU25R0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICELOLO NATIONAL FORESTMISSOULA, MT, 59804, USA

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND RAILWAYS (Y1LB)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7c593f335d284bb984d9cfc40c61de91/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is seeking contractors for the Upper West Fork Fish Creek Trail Bridge Replacement project located in the Lolo National Forest, Montana. The project involves the removal and replacement of an existing trail bridge along Trail 101 at milepost 3.1, including structural excavation and the installation of a new bridge, while adhering to specific Resource Protection Measures due to its location in a proposed wilderness area. This initiative is crucial for maintaining infrastructure within the national forest and ensuring safe access for visitors, with an estimated construction cost between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Interested vendors are encouraged to attend a formal site visit on October 17, 2024, and must notify the primary contact, Alisha Knaub, at alisha.knaub@usda.gov by October 15, 2024, to confirm attendance.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alisha Knaub
    (406) 438-2981
    alisha.knaub@usda.gov
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    1240LU25R0001PreSol.pdf
    The Upper West Fork Fish Creek Trail Bridge Replacement project, located in the Ninemile Ranger District of Lolo National Forest, aims to replace an existing trail bridge along Trail 101 at milepost 3.1. This presolicitation notice allows vendors to assess the project site prior to upcoming weather and seasonal closures, encouraging them to conduct a site visit for a comprehensive understanding of the project requirements. The contractor will be responsible for removing the existing bridge, conducting structural excavation, and erecting the new bridge, all while adhering to specific Resource Protection Measures due to the project's location in a proposed wilderness area. Contractors may begin work in either 2025 or 2026, with all tasks needing completion by mid-September of the selected year. The project's estimated construction cost is between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and requires bonding, including a 20% bid bond and 100% performance and payment bonds for the awarded contractor. A formal site visit is scheduled for October 17, 2024, with interested vendors required to notify the government of their intention to attend.
    1240LU25R0001UpperWFFishCreekPlansDRAFT.pdf
    The document outlines the construction plans for the Upper West Fork Fish Creek Trail Bridge Replacement in the Lolo National Forest, managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. It includes detailed specifications for the bridge design, construction methodologies, and the materials required for the project. Key aspects emphasize adherence to established design standards, such as AASHTO guidelines and federal highway specifications. The plans detail estimated quantities of materials, including mobilization, soil erosion control, and specific timber and structural steel requirements, along with notes regarding eco-sustainable disposal and environmental adherence. Scheduled timing for in-stream work is specified, and it mandates the protection of existing flora during construction. The document also highlights inspection points and requirements for contractor submissions, including evacuation plans in emergencies. This comprehensive construction outline serves as a government Request for Proposal (RFP), emphasizing various regulatory, safety, and environmental considerations critical to the bridge's construction and the surrounding natural habitat. Overall, the document underlines federal commitment to infrastructure improvement while maintaining environmental stewardship.
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