Lake Fulmor Pier Deck Replacement

Solicitation AG-9A40-S-14-0018, issued by the USDA Forest Service, concerns the removal and replacement of wooden components of the timber pier at the Lake Fulmor Recreation Site in the San Bernardino National Forest, Riverside County, California. The scope of work includes the replacement of the wooden deck, handrails, and support structures. The project requires the use of Douglas Fir pressure-treated with copper naphthenate and mineral oil, specifically noting that no wood substitutions will be considered and replacing previous specifications for Ipe wood. All hardware must be hot-dipped galvanized. The independent government estimate for the project is between 25,000 and 100,000 dollars, with an estimated start date of August 2014. Contractors are required to adhere to strict fire prevention and suppression standards per the California Public Resources Code, including the provision of specific fire equipment. The project is subject to the Department of Labor prevailing wage rates for Riverside County. Technical requirements are detailed across several revised drawings and supplemental specifications that modify the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects. The procurement process included multiple amendments to refine the schedule of items and technical drawings to ensure precise material and construction standards.