Poplar River Culvert Replacement

The Superior National Forest, under the Department of Agriculture, is preparing to solicit proposals for the Poplar River Culvert Replacement project, which involves replacing an existing corrugated metal pipe with an open bottom structure supported by concrete footings. The project scope includes excavation, sediment control, installation of aggregate surfacing and bedding materials, as well as sodding and riprap to stabilize the area. The anticipated timeline for completing this work is approximately 45 days. This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 237310, targeting construction services related to highway, street, and bridge construction. The work location is in Grand Marais, Minnesota, and the contract is being managed from Duluth, Minnesota. The contract documents with full specifications and drawings were expected to be posted around mid-July 2008, indicating a historical pre-solicitation phase. Interested parties can contact Contracting Officer Shawn Lacina for additional information.