Z -- Nez Perce NF - South Fork White Bird Creek Bridge Replacement

The USDA Forest Service awarded contract AG-0295-S-08-0015 for the replacement of the South Fork White Bird Creek Bridge located on Road No. 642 within the Nez Perce National Forest, Salmon River Ranger District, in Idaho County, Idaho. This HUBZone set-aside construction project involved the removal and disposal of an existing timber bridge and the installation of a new 51 foot precast concrete bridge. The scope of work included structural excavation, roadway embankment, backfilling, compacting, the placement of riprap, and the hauling and application of aggregate surfacing. The project carried a government price estimate between 100,000 and 250,000 dollars. To minimize environmental impact, instream work was strictly limited to the window between July 1 and August 15, with a mandatory final completion date of November 1, 2008. The solicitation process was managed by the Coeur d Alene office, with technical requirements covering mobilization, erosion control, and specific concrete and steel standards as outlined in the construction plans.