0006 Catawba Falls Trail - Final_Plan_Set - Signed.pdf

This document summarizes a federal solicitation for a construction project. The USDA Forest Service is seeking proposals to improve safety and reduce impacts along the Catawba Falls Trail in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. Work will include slide repair with a retaining wall, building new native surface trail, constructing boardwalks and staircases, and an elevated viewing platform. The project is in a remote area requiring stream crossings, construction access in challenging rock slope conditions, and consideration of high public use. The total value is between $500,000 to $1,000,000. A mandatory site visit will be held on January 11th, with questions due by February 4th and proposals due on February 18th. The period of performance is expected to run from March 14th, 2022 to March 13th, 2023. Award will be made using lowest price technically acceptable with evaluation of technical qualifications, past performance, and price.