Recovery-Goose Lake Boat Ramp Repair

The Recovery-Goose Lake Boat Ramp Repair project, solicitation number AG-0489-S-10-0097, is an 8(a) set-aside contract awarded by the USDA Forest Service under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Located at the Goose Lake Campground within the Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the project involves the repair of an existing concrete boat ramp. The scope of work includes the removal and disposal of failing concrete and excavated materials, as well as the hauling and placement of aggregate and new concrete. Technical specifications require a six-inch concrete thickness with number four rebar at twelve-inch centers, surface grooves, and chamfered edges. Contractors were offered two construction alternatives: cast-in-place concrete or precast LDS components. The project was scheduled to begin in September or October 2010 with a 30-day performance period. Due to the forest environment, strict fire protection and suppression measures are mandated, including the provision of adequate two-way communication facilities to report fires within 15 minutes and the requirement of a tank truck with at least 300 gallons of water during specific operations. Labor costs are governed by the Washington State heavy construction wage determination for Skamania County. Contract execution is further guided by specific standards for crushed aggregate, measurement and payment methods, and the use of cofferdams or dewatering systems.