White Chuck Bench Trail #731 Construction

CONTRACT TYPE SELECTION: One Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) trail construction contract will be awarded from this solicitation. PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK: This project involves the construction of approximately 2.7 miles of the White Chuck Bench Trail #731. Work includes clearing, grubbing, and excavation and the construction one Shallow Stream Ford and all switchback corners. Climbing Turns are considered incidental to Excavation-Section 911and will be constructed in accordance with Climbing Turns-Section 914. Other structures listed on the construction log are for informational purposes only and are not included in the Schedule of Items. Rough excavation will be completed through all of the listed trail structures. Completion of those structures will be done by others. Blasting may be necessary on some sections of construction. The use of helicopters or stock is not expected, but may be considered if requested. Work is expected to start on this project as soon as possible and will be complete by 11/1/2017.This project was surveyed in two segments. Segment #1 (Eastern Segment) begins at the Crystal Creek trail bridge located 1 mile downstream from the Crystal Creek Trailhead and continues downstream to MP 2.7. Segment #2 (Western Segment) is on the lower part of the trail. It begins 2.2 miles from the White Chuck Bench Trailhead and runs upstream for 1 mile. The two segments are separated by 1 mile of existing trail. Option Item #1 includes maintenance logging out and brushing of the segments of existing trail that are not included in the reconstruction and relocation segments. BLASTING REQUIREMENT: Blasting shall be done by a state and federally licensed blaster. The blaster will be responsible for all permits required to perform explosive work. Please refer to the ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms) Internet web site www.atf.gov for detailed information on federally required explosive permits. PROJECT LOCATION/DRIVING DIRECTIONS: This project is located on the Darrington Ranger District of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. All work is located outside of designated wilderness. Take I-5 north of Seattle to exit 208 SR 530 and Arlington exit. Stay on Highway 530 to the town of Darrington. At the "T" intersection in Darrington turn right on to the Mountain Loop Highway. To access Segment #1: Follow the Mountain Loop Hwy 9 miles to FSR #23. Turn left onto Rd. #23 and continue 5.5 miles to the Crystal Creek Trailhead. This is the eastern terminus of the White Chuck Bench Trail. Hike the White Chuck Bench Trail 1 mile to Crystal Creek. Trail construction begins on the far side of the Crystal Creek Bridge. To access Segment #2: From Darrington, follow the Mountain Loop Highway 9 miles and turn left at the White Chuck Boat Launch (Rd #22). Cross the bridge and follow the road up for about 0.8 mile. You will come to a small parking area on the left with outhouses and a sign for the White Chuck Bench Trail on the right. Hike the White Chuck Bench Trail 2.2 Miles to the beginning of Segment #2. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES: 14,672 LF (Excavation), 14,672 LF (Clearing & Grubbing), 4.5 MI (Logging Out), 4.5 MI (Brushing). These represent the majority of line item quantities on the Base and Option #1 items. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: USDA, Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects, U.S. Customary Units, 10/30/2014. http://www.fs.fed.us/ recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_ documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf. DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Between $25,000 and $100,000. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: None scheduled. TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT: Katherine White, Trail Specialist, Telephone: +1 (555) 000-0000, E-mail: contact@example.gov. ESTIMATED DATE SOLICITATION (REQUEST FOR QUOTE) WILL BE ISSUED: