Windfall Lake Trail Bridges - Juneau Alaska

Solicitation 12010918R0009, issued by the USDA Forest Service Alaska Regional Office, concerns the replacement of bridges at MP 1.119 and MP 2.286 on the Windfall Lake Trail within the Juneau Ranger District of the Tongass National Forests. The project involves structural steel, timber, and excavation work, with a base bridge located at MP 1.119 and an option bridge at MP 2.286. Technical requirements mandate compliance with FHWA FP-14 and FS55 specifications, AASHTO LRFD standards, and specific design loads for dead, live, snow, and wind forces. The period of performance was updated via amendment to extend to October 15, 2019. The contract incorporates strict environmental and regulatory guidelines, including EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for construction and landscaping products and BioPreferred product requirements. Labor must adhere to Wage Determination AK180001 for building and heavy construction in Alaska. Operational details addressed in the solicitation include biological waste management, bear protection policies, helicopter clearing limits, and the approval of Stabler's Pit as a material source. Evaluation of proposals is based on experience and price, as detailed in the revised Section M of the contract amendments.