Dangerous River Boat Ramp Construction

The contract involves the construction of a new boat ramp near the existing Dangerous River Boat Ramp, located at the Dangerous River Bridge east of Yakutat, Alaska. Key components of the project include building an aggregate driveway, roadway, parking areas, trails, and a pre-cast concrete plank boat ramp. Additionally, the contract covers the installation of small site amenities such as signs, bulletin boards, and log barriers. The project site is accessible via Forest Highway 10, maintained by the Alaska Department of Transportation, with Yakutat being the nearest community and Juneau serving as the closest full-service city. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside with an estimated contract value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. It is being issued by the Department of Agriculture's R10 Alaska Regional Office, with a NAICS code of 237990, which pertains to other heavy and civil engineering construction. The contract notice was posted in early February 2017, and the designated point of contact is Mari Meiners. The project location and logistical details highlight the remote nature of the work site, emphasizing the importance of local business participation for this infrastructure improvement.