Nez Perce-Clearwater NFs - Fenn Pond Restoration and Site Improvements

This project is one of the implementation projects of the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project (CFLRP). The goal of the CFLRP project is to utilize collaborative, science based ecosystem restoration techniques to improve watershed function while encouraging ecological, economic and social sustainability with an emphasis on providing local employment opportunities. This project requires the construction of trail and boardwalk improvements around the perimeter of the pond adjacent to the Fenn Ranger Station. The work includes but is not limited to erosion control measures, trail excavation, removing and disposing an existing wooden boardwalk path, surfacing, furnishing and constructing a treated timber boardwalk, furnishing and constructing two fishing platforms, helical piles, furnishing and constructing a treated timber trail bridge. The project is located in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests on National Forest System Road No. 223 (Selway Road) near the Fenn Ranger Station. The project is located in the Moose Creek Ranger District in Section 23, T.32 N., R. 7 E., Idaho County, Idaho. Construction work on the project shall commence approximately Oct 15, 2015 and shall proceed in accordance with the contractor's approved work schedule. All work shall be completed by June 1, 2016. The Government's construction estimate is between $100,000 and $250,000. Original bid bonds will be required. The acquisition has been set-aside for small businesses. Solicitation was posted 8/14/2015. Solicitation was amended 9/9/2015 to add a funds availability clause, extend the date for receipt of offers, modify the performance period and add specifications and drawings to define the picnic tables required. FBO posting was also corrected to reflect the fact that this solicitation was set-aside for small businesses (see clause in Section I). Offerors must acknowledge this material amendment.