Clearwater National Forest - Haskell Creek Culvert Replacement

The Clearwater National Forest, under the USDA Forest Service, awarded contract AG-0276-S-09-0007 for the Haskell Creek Culvert Replacement project located on the Powell Ranger District in Orofino, Idaho. This HUBZone small business set-aside project involves replacing an existing 72 inch culvert with a 150 inch by 96 inch by 58 feet structural plate corrugated steel pipe arch culvert with concrete footings to facilitate fish passage. The scope of work includes the removal of the old structure, installation of the new pipe arch, rebuilding the road in the immediate vicinity, and constructing grade control structures within the channel. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for placing riprap and government furnished aggregate according to specific technical standards and FHWA specifications. The project is located at milepost 4.0 on Road 5659, accessible from milepost 172 on Highway 12. Critical environmental constraints require that all instream work be completed between July 1 and August 15, 2009. The project was estimated to cost between 25,000 and 100,000 dollars and adhered to HS-20 Live loading and AASHTO design standards. Technical requirements emphasize strict erosion control, proper disposal methods, and traffic management to ensure safety and environmental compliance during construction.