54 -- Mi-Ge-Zi Bike Trail Bridge

The contract involves the supply and delivery of a prefabricated bridge for installation on an existing bike trail in rural Cass Lake, Minnesota. The bridge must have a clear span of 100 feet and a clear width of 8 feet, constructed using a combination of weathering steel and treated timber for the superstructure, with the deck made of CCA treated timber. It should be fabricated in two or more sections, capable of supporting pedestrian traffic, other loads per applicable building codes, and a 9,000-pound skid loader with a sweeper. Additionally, the bridge must comply with ADA accessibility standards. Delivery is scheduled for fall 2004 and must be coordinated with the installation contractor. This solicitation, identified as RFQ-04-25 and titled "54 -- Mi-Ge-Zi Bike Trail Bridge," is issued by the Superior National Forest under the Department of Agriculture and is a total small business set-aside opportunity under NAICS code 332312. The contract is managed by a purchasing agent located in Duluth, MN. All technical inquiries should be directed to Jay Smrekar or John Freetly at the provided contact number. The project emphasizes support for small business participation and expects adherence to all specified requirements and timelines.