Z--Replace Retaining Walls at Cave Trail Marker #64

Replace Retaining Walls at Trail Marker 64 Timpanogos Cave National Monument; Utah County, UT Description of Work: The Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Replace Retaining Walls at Cave Trail Marker #64 project primarily consists of demolition and replacement of existing masonry and stone retaining walls, new steel posts and chain rails, excavation of backfills, placement and compaction of soil backfill, a foundation drain system, cast in place concrete, replacement of asphalt trail, repair/reconstruction of existing structures, temporary fencing and safety features, and protection and/or repair of any disturbed vegetation. Work will require removal of all excess and demolition materials from the park. Additionally, the work will incorporate new imported stone materials, supplementing the rock supply harvested from within park boundaries. Transport of materials to the work location will be over steep, narrow grades along the pedestrian access trail to Timpanogos Cave. On-site work hours will be between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise requested and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. The period of performance is projected to be between mid-September, 2017 and January, 2018. The Contractor will be required to perform snow removal as necessary to access the project. The project site (trail) will be closed for use by Park visitors from approximately September 6, 2017 through March 2, 2018. Highway 92 shall remain open and accessible to the public during construction, consistent with the potential delays and re-routings required for the completion of work covered by other possible and/or on-going contracts, and per the requirements and/or limitations on potential delays imposed by the Utah Department of Transportation. Establishment of a construction camp and/or a construction trailer within the park will not be permitted. The successful Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment (fully operated), supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. All work shall conform to the drawings, specifications, and terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation and any resultant contract. Project Location: Timpanogos Cave National Monument; Utah County, UT The project area is located approximately 5.6 miles east of Highland, UT, on Utah State Highway 92 within the American Fork Canyon, at the site of the existing Timpanogos Cave National Monument Visitor Center. Specifically, the project site is located on a narrow, paved trail with up to 13% grade and is approximately 1/4 mile up the cave trail from the Visitor Center. Price Range: Between $100,000 and $250,000. A Firm-Fixed Price contract is expected to result from this solicitation. Pre-bid Tour: A pre-bid tour will be conducted. The approximate date and time for the pre-bid tour is 14 July 2017 at 10:00 a.m., Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). (Note: The date and time for the pre-bid tour will be finalized and included in the solicitation.) Interested parties shall meet at the Timpanogos Cave National Monument Visitor Center. Directions to Timpanogos Cave National Monument: From I-15: If you are arriving from the north or south on Interstate 15 take Exit 284 (Alpine-Highland exit), then turn east on State Highway 92 and proceed ten miles (16km) to the monument. From U.S. 40 or U.S. 189: If you are arriving from Heber City or Provo Canyon traveling on U.S. 40 or U.S. 189, take State Highway 92, passing by Sundance Resort and over the mountainous scenic route known as the Alpine Scenic Loop. Because of the narrow and winding road, buses and large vehicles over thirty feet are not allowed to travel on the Alpine Scenic Loop. This route is scenic but takes considerably more time and is not recommended if you are on a tight schedule. An alternate way is to travel U.S. 189 through Provo Canyon, turning west onto Orem 800 North (UT 52), then after 2.4 miles turn right onto State Street (Hwy 89). After 3.8 miles, turn onto Pleasant Grove 100 East (UT 146). Stay on this road for almost five miles, as it turns in Canyon Rd and takes you to the mouth of American Fork Canyon. When the road ends, turn right into the canyon (UT92) and drive up the canyon to the visitor center. Interested parties shall take reasonable steps to ascertain the nature and location of the project area and the work to be completed, as well as the general and local site conditions which can affect the work and cost of performance. Failure to take the actions described in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of properly estimating the difficulty and cost to successfully perform the work, or from successful completion of the work without additional expense to the Government. The solicitation will be available on approximately 30 June 2017, and can be downloaded from this website at that time.