Nez Perce NF - Little Slate Creek Fish Passage Culvert Replacement

The Nez Perce National Forest, under the USDA Forest Service, awarded contract AG-0295-S-09-0023 for the Little Slate Creek Fish Passage Culvert Replacement. Located on FS Road 643 within the Salmon River Ranger District in Idaho County, Idaho, the project focused on removing and disposing of an existing culvert and replacing it with an open-bottom structural steel arch featuring concrete footings. The scope of work encompassed structural and roadway excavation, backfilling, compacting, the placement of riprap, and the hauling and application of aggregate surfacing. All construction was required to adhere to AASHTO design standards and specific material specifications for steel and concrete. This project was designated as a HUBZone Small Business set-aside with an estimated price range between 25,000 and 100,000 dollars. The solicitation was issued on May 27, 2009, with a final project completion deadline of August 30, 2009. Contractor evaluation was based on price, qualifications, work plan, and past performance. Technical execution was guided by detailed roadway cross-sections, survey control coordinates, and a specific schedule of items including mobilization and installation activities.