YellowstoneShortline_AccessMap11x17.pdf

This notice provides details for a federal contract opportunity to construct the Yellowstone Shortline Trail #611 Rails-to-Trails Project. The Custer Gallatin National Forest intends to issue an Invitation for Bid seeking a firm fixed-price contract to convert 8.75 miles of abandoned railroad grade to an accessible trail between West Yellowstone, MT and the Idaho/Montana border. Work includes reconstructing the subgrade, constructing three steel truss bridges and one timber bridge provided by the government, installing barricades and signage, and constructing a 10-foot wide paved trail. Optional work includes additional paving and abandoned road obliteration. The estimated value is between $1-5 million. The solicitation is anticipated to post on December 15th with bids due in January/February 2022. The project is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990 with a $39.5 million size standard. Interested bidders must be registered in SAM to submit an offer.