Nez Perce-Clearwater NFs; Moose Creek Slide Repair - Indian Hill Road 209 M.P. 1.95

Description of Work: This project is a 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. The construction project requires drainage improvements and slide work between MP 1.0 to approx. MP 12.3 and slide repair at M.P. 1.95. At the main slide location, the road shall be reconstructed using a Concrete Masonry Unit block faced mechanically stabilized earth wall and drainage provisions. This structure replaces an existing gabion basket retaining wall which has failed in its center section. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and incidentals necessary to complete the work according to the contract, specifications, plans and drawings. Project Location: This project is located in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests on the Moose Creek Ranger District in T. 32&31 N., R. 9&10 E., BM Idaho County, Idaho. Travel east from Kooskia, Idaho approximately 26 miles on Highway 12 to the Junction with the Selway Road 223 travel east on the Selway Road 17 miles to junction of the 443 road. Then travel south for approx. 1 mile to the Junction with the 290 road. * At the Junction of 223 and 443, equipment will need to be unloaded and walked into job site from this point due to lowboy restrictions at Selway Falls Bridge and narrowness of roadway. Price Range: The Government's estimate is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00 Start Work: Construction work on the project shall commence no earlier than October 1, 2017, and proceed in accordance with the contractor's approved work schedule and run continuously till the end of the project no later than September 31, 2018, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer (CO). The full solicitation was issued 8/24/2017. Bid bonds will be required.