Preliminary_Letter.pdf

Western Federal Lands Highway Division 610 E. Fifth Street

Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone 360-619-7700

Fax 360-619-7846

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

RE: MT STILLWATER 207(1)

West Rosebud Creek Road Reconstruction Solicitation No. DTFH70-15-B-00029

The attached preliminary plans are being furnished to aid prospective Bidders in identifying the location and type of work for this project. The project will be advertised during a period when viewing of the project may not be possible due to snow. Therefore, prospective Offerors are encouraged to view the project during fall as conditions permit. After October 31, 2015 access will be weather dependent; contact the Stillwater County, Montana Roadway Department for current road conditions at (406) 322-5335. No Federal Highway Administration personnel will be available for show-me tours.

Project Location and Type of Work – The project work is located in Stillwater County, Montana approximately 26 miles southwest of Columbus. West Rosebud Creek Road is a primary access route to the Custer National Forest, private residences/subdivision, and the Mystic Lake Power Generation Plant. The project consists of:

Widen West Rosebud Creek Road from MP 6.4 to 10 and resurface the road with a 4" aggregate surface course over 6" base

Realign roadway to design speed of 35 MPH Improve drainage by installing new culverts and replacing deficient culverts and rehab/construct ditches Replace the deficient Allen Grade Bridge Install new cattle guard

Technical Questions – All technical questions must be submitted by email plans_spec@dot.gov (plans_spec@dot.gov) or FAX 360-619-7932

General Questions - Contact our office at wfl.contracts@dot.gov or at 360-619-7520.

Solicitation documents - Documents will be available during the winter of 2016. Please monitor the FedBizOpps (FBO) site for actual date of solicitation release (www.fbo.gov). To receive automatic notification through FBO, select the “Watch this opportunity” feature and follow the steps as indicated.

Thank you for your interest in this project.

10/06/2015