THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS ISSUED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR VENDORS TO ASSESS THE PROJECT SITE PRIOR TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR SEASONAL CLOSURES AND PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF THE SOLICITATION. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/QUOTE OR BID. The Forest Service anticipates issuing a full solicitation at a time when the project site will be unavailable due to seasonal closures/weather. Interested vendors are encouraged to visit the site (see information below for specific site visit tour) for a full understanding and, if desired, take photos or videos.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The intent of the contract is to remove and replace an existing trail bridge and substructure elements on Trail 101, milepost 3.1 on the Ninemile Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, within the Great Burn Proposed Wilderness. The structure is located in Section 19, Township 13 North, Range 25 West, Mineral County, Montana. The contractor is to furnish the replacement trail bridge structure and substructure.
This project includes, but is not limited to, removing and disposing of the existing trail bridge and substructure elements, structural excavation and installation of foundation components, furnishing, loading, hauling and erecting the bridge, adjustment of adjacent trail grades to match design plans, and all other incidental items necessary to complete the work according to the contract. This project is located within a proposed wilderness area therefore a list of Resource Protection Measures and Restricted Equipment is required for this project
PROJECT LOCATION: The project can be accessed by traveling 37 miles west of Missoula on Interstate 90. Take the Fish Creek Exit #66. Follow Fish Creek Road #343 south to West Fork Fish Creek Road #7750. Follow Road #7750 to the end at Clearwater Crossing Campground. The project is located on Trail 101 at milepost 3.1.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The contractor may elect to begin work post-award in either 2025 or 2026, but not both. All work must be completed within the chosen year’s construction season. In-stream work is only permitted from July 15th to September 1st of chosen performance year.
All work items must be completed by September 15, 2025, if 2025 performance year is chosen, or September 15, 2026, if 2026 is chosen.
MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION (per FAR 36.204(b)): Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
BONDING: All offerors will be required to provide a Bid Bond (20%) with their proposal submission. Performance and Payment Bonds (100% each) will be required of the successful awardee.
FORMAL SITE VISIT: A formal site visit will be conducted on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Anyone interested in attending, meet at the West Fork Fish Creek Trailhead (directions above) at 0930 on October 17th. Contractors shall notify the Government via email to alisha.knaub@usda.gov no later than COB Tuesday, October 15, 2024 if attending.
