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 DOT 86(1)

Bozeman to Bridger Mountains Trail Solicitation No. DTFH7017B00036

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 bidders are encouraged to view the project during fall as conditions permit. After December 1, 2017, access will be weather dependent; contact the Montana Department of Transportation for current road conditions. No Federal Highway Administration personnel will be available for show-me tours.

Project Location and Type of Work - All project work is located in Gallatin County, Montana.

• SH 86 from 500 feet east of Story Mill Road to M Trailhead o 2.2 miles of new paved trail construction immediately adjacent to SH 86.

o Pedestrain Underpass (Located near the Fish Technology Center) - work consists of placing a box culvert under SH 86.

o Pedestrian Bridge – located over Bridger Creek – Concrete decked bulb tee girders

95’ in length

Technical Questions – All technical questions must be submitted by email 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 2017/2018. 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.

September 29, 2017 mailto:plans-spec@dot.gov mailto:wfl.contracts@dot.gov http://www.fbo.gov/

Preliminary Plans letter

RE: MT DOT 86(1)