Y--Cliff Creek Trail No. 226 Construction/Reconstruction

The contract involves construction and reconstruction of Cliff Creek Trail #226 located within the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness on the Lochsa Ranger District, Clearwater National Forest in Idaho County, Idaho. The project includes building 1.2 miles of new trail and reconstructing 2.9 miles of existing trail. Specific tasks include armoring two stream crossings, building one puncheon, constructing two rock retaining walls, and removing several rock outcrops by hand or using explosives. Importantly, no motorized equipment, including motorized rock drills, will be permitted due to the wilderness designation. The project is anticipated to start on July 1, 2005, with an estimated contract value ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. Interested parties are encouraged to inspect the site during the fall prior to advertising, which could occur before snow melt in spring 2005. Access to the project begins at Wilderness Gateway Campground off Highway 12 and involves several miles of trail approach to reach the work zone. The solicitation was posted by the USDA Forest Service out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Peter J Ruppel is the point of contact for further information. The contract’s execution remains uncertain and is possible but not guaranteed.