AK USFS Chug1004 9(1), Vagt Lake Trailhead

The AK USFS Chug1004 9(1) Vagt Lake Trailhead project, solicitation number 69056724B000024, is a small business set-aside for the construction of a trailhead located 25 miles north of Seward, Alaska, in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Managed by the Department of Transportation Western Federal Lands Division for the USDA Forest Service, the project involves a 0.13-mile scope of work including excavation, grading with unclassified borrow and aggregate, the installation of a commercial vault toilet with a corrosion-resistant package, and the placement of concrete for ADA-compliant parking spaces and walkways. Additional requirements include sign installation, erosion control, and the construction of a three-post double kiosk. The project is estimated to cost between $700,000 and $2,000,000 and will be awarded as a sealed bid, firm-fixed-price contract. All work must adhere to the FP-14 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, state and local codes, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines. Specific material standards include 4000 PSI minimum strength for cast-in-place concrete, Grade 60 reinforcing steel, and Alaska Yellow Cedar No. 2 for wood framing. Contractors have the option to source unclassified borrow and aggregate from the government-provided Milepost 35 Pit at no charge, provided they handle all clearing, grubbing, excavating, and crushing. While a tentative completion date was previously noted for Fall 2025, the project is currently on hold with no estimated construction or solicitation dates, though preliminary documents suggest availability in winter 2024/2025.