Black Bear Trail Bridge Repair Project

Added: Jun 26, 2017 5:14 pm The Western Montana Acquisition Zone anticipates awarding a contract for repairs to the Black Bear Suspension Cable Pack Trail Bridge in the Bob Marshall Wilderness on the Spotted Bear Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest.  Work includes, but is not limited to, temporarily supporting the bridge superstructure while removing and replacing all of the timber tower members. The removed bridge materials will be stacked at a designated location near the south bridge approach for future removal by the Forest Service. The work includes repair of the existing concrete tower pedestals, timber approach improvements, adjusting bridge camber using hanger cables, and adding corrosion protection to all steel cables. The precise details of performing the work are not stipulated except as considered essential for the completion of the work. Furnish all labor, material (but for government furnished), equipment, tools, transportation, temporary works and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract.

The Government estimates the value of the work to be between $100,000 and $250,000.

The solicitation is expected to be available approximately April 4, 2017.

All work on the bridge, including packing is restricted to July 15, 2017 to
September 30, 2017 and July 15, 2018 to August 31, 2018.  No work will be allowed outside of these dates.  The bridge must be fully operational and open for use outside of these dates.  Project is located in a designated wilderness area and therefore no wheeled or motorized equipment shall be allowed.  All work on the project will be performed using wilderness methods.

No prebid tour is scheduled.  Interested parties may contact Chris Ste4en at 406.758.3549 at the Flathead National Forest.