Scope of Work.docx

Scope of Work

This solicitation includes work on the Brasstown Bald Town Trail beginning at the Visitor Center and proceeding downhill crossing the road once and ending at the information center in the parking lot .53 miles later. The average width of the tail is varies between 5-6 feet. There should be only spot clearing, and only when approved by the Contracting Officer. The location of the trail may not be relocated.

The asphalt on this trail is showing wear and some failure due to water. The Forest Service is requesting bidders provide proposals that will include the following work:

· Remedy the failure problems with the asphalt

· Provide additional cross drainage, on grade, for the trail

· Pave to the base of the benches

· Provide a context sensitive designed staircase where the trail crosses the roadway

· Provide pedestrian crossing striping at roadway crossings at the beginning of the trail and the middle crossing and the appropriate signage.

· Finished grade of the asphalt may vary between 2.5 inches and 3.5 above natural grade

The construction specifications to be used on the project are “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-03, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, publication no. FHWA FLH-03-002”. They may be obtained on the internet at http://fhwapap04.fhwa.dot.gov/nhswp/servlet/LookUpCategory.

Location Brasstown Bald is located in Union County, Georgia. Map of the project locations includes directions to the project site.

Price Range The Government price range is between $25,000 - $100,000

CONTRACT TIME IS 60 DAYS

Included are photos of the trail. These photos are for information only. The contractor will need to make their own assessment of trail conditions for proposal development.

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