KOOTENAI NATIONAL FOREST - ZULU CREEK CULVERT REPLACEMENT

The contract involves the replacement of an existing culvert on the Three Rivers Ranger District within the Kootenai National Forest, located near Troy, Montana. The project requires removing a 53" x 41" culvert and installing a larger structural plate arch measuring 14 feet in span and 5 feet 7 inches in rise, along with constructing a stream simulation through the site. The worksite is situated approximately 2.1 miles up Forest Road 6079 (Zulu Creek Road), with detailed directions provided for access. Although no pre-award site visit is planned, interested parties are encouraged to visit the location ahead of bidding. This is a HUBZone set-aside contract with an estimated price range of $25,000 to $100,000, classified under NAICS code 237310, which covers culvert and highway construction. The anticipated work start date is mid-July 2011, following contract issuance expected in June 2011. The USDA Forest Service oversees the project, with contact points including a contract specialist and a contracting officer representative for further inquiries and coordination. The contract emphasis is on proper structural replacement and environmental considerations related to stream simulation to ensure ecological integrity.