RECOVERY - NF JOHN DAY NON-MOTORIZED TRAILS RESTORATION

Solicitation AG-0489-S-10-0252, issued by the USDA Forest Service, concerns the restoration of non-motorized wilderness stock trails in the North Fork John Day Wilderness within the Umatilla National Forest, Oregon. Funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the project involves the restoration of 7.3 miles of the Forks Trail, with an option for an additional 2.5 miles covering the Moon Meadows and Miners Cabin Trails. The estimated construction magnitude is between 100,000 and 250,000 dollars, with a required completion date of September 30, 2011, and a 20 percent bid bond. Due to late snow pack limiting trail access, the solicitation period was extended to 1500 hours on June 3, 2010. The scope of work includes clearing, grubbing, and excavation, strictly prohibiting the use of motorized equipment. Technical specifications mandate adherence to Region 6 customary standards for trail construction and maintenance, including specific requirements for trailbed width, rolling dips, drain ditches, and clearing limits. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Wage Decision No. OR20100081 for Grant County, Oregon, and follow strict fire protection and suppression requirements, including the submission of a contractor-prepared fire plan. Evaluation of offerors includes a review of past performance data regarding quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction. Additionally, project signage must adhere to specific ARRA funding source layout and retroreflective color specifications.