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The Bitterroot National Forest, Sula Ranger District, is seeking contractors for trail construction along three separate locations of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail #9. These projects involve establishing trail tread at pack and saddle standards, with the first relocation near Gibbons Pass covering approximately 8,998 linear feet and requiring obliteration of existing trail tread. The other two relocations are situated west of Schultz Saddle along Forest Road 725, located around 50 miles from the first site, and aim to connect existing segments of trail tread through old cut areas. Access to sites may be challenging due to rough road conditions, including downed timber from a 2000 fire, which may necessitate clearing. The terrain features moderate slopes, heavy beargrass, rocky ridges, and elevations between 6,500 and 7,500 feet, limiting access before mid-June. Motorized equipment with a maximum track width of 60 inches is allowed, but switchback construction and blasting are not needed. The project timeline has an operational season limited by a road restriction between October 15 and December 1, meaning all work must be completed before mid-October. Key work components include constructing approximately 11,650 linear feet of trail, installing 100 linear feet of leadoff ditch and 100 rolling dips, and obliterating 700 linear feet of old trail. Although no official site visit is planned, bidders are encouraged to inspect the sites independently before winter conditions set in. The contract is managed by the Lolo National Forest under the Department of Agriculture, with inquiries directed to the procurement technician or the provided project contact.

General Info

Construct 11,650 feet trail on Continental Divide, with obliteration, ditches, and rolling dips before mid-October.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Lolo National Forest

NAICS

237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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PostedSep 5

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Lolo National Forest

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMISSOULA, MT, 59804, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Lolo National Forest

Office AddressMISSOULA, MT, 59804, USA

Contacts

Diane K ThompsonProcurement Technician

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Full Description

The Bitterroot National Forest, Sula Ranger District, is advertising a Pre-Solicitation Prospectus for trail construction to establish trail tread in three separate locations along the Continenal Divide National Scenic Trail #9 at pack and saddle standards. Relocation #1 is located adjacent to Gibbons Pass, within ten (10) miles of Chief Joseph Pass and US 43. The project location runs north to where the new trail connects to an existing trail tread: Total of 8,998 linear feet. Obliteration of existing trail tread is required at this site. Relocations #2 and #3 are located west of Schultz Saddle, along Forest Road 725, in relatively close proximity to each other. These two project sites lie in old cutting units and the goal is to establish trail tread and tie existing segments of trail tread together. Access for Relocations #2 and #3 is very distant (estimate of 50 miles) from Relocation #1. Moving any construction equipment via Forest road system between project sites is required as there is no option for ?roading? equipment along the existing trail tread. Road conditions will not be guaranteed free of downed timber as the access road and trail project sites were burned in 2000. Access may require clearing downed trees to reach work sites and is incidental. Moderate sideslope, heavy beargrass, and rocky ridgetop location. Elevation ranges from 6,500-7500 feet so access is limited prior to June 15. Non-wilderness location, suitable for motorized trail construction equipment but limited to 60-inch track width. No switchback construction. Blasting not required. A seasonal road restriction for a portion of the access route (October 15 and December 1) will restrict operating season to prior to October 15. The major work items include: 911and 912, 11,650 linear feet; 912, leadoff ditch: 100 linear feet; 912, rolling dips: 100 each; 954, obliteration: 700 linear feet. A Pre-Solicitation Site Visit is not scheduled; however, prospective bidders/quoters are encouraged to visit the project on their own prior to winter conditions closing the area. For any questions on directions or maps, contact Nick Hazelbaker at (406) 821-1218.