Y--Pedro Ridge Trail No. 917 Construction/Reconstruction

The contract involves construction and reconstruction work on the Pedro Ridge Trail #917 located within the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness in Idaho County, Idaho, under the Powell Ranger District of the Clearwater National Forest. The project encompasses 0.2 miles of trail relocation and 4.8 miles of trail reconstruction, including rebuilding the trail tread, installing erosion control measures, and reconstructing hazardous puncheon bridges. Given the wilderness designation, the use of motorized equipment may be restricted. The site is approximately 152 miles east of Lewiston via Highway 12 and involves accessing the work area by crossing a packbridge and traveling about seven miles on the Warm Springs Trail #49 to reach Pedro Trail #917. This solicitation, issued by the USDA Forest Service, has an estimated price range between $25,000 and $100,000, with a potential start date around mid-June 2005. While the project is likely, it is not guaranteed to proceed as a contract, so interested bidders are encouraged to inspect the site in the fall prior to any formal advertisement, which may occur before spring snowmelt. The contracting office is located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and inquiries can be directed to Peter J Ruppel via phone or email.