CHATTAHOOCHEE-OCONEE NATIONAL FOREST, Blue Ridge Ranger District, Deep Hole Canoe Launch

PRE-BID MEETING is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. March 30, 2016 at Deep Hole site.

The US Forest Service will be Requesting Quotes for Deep Hole Canoe Launch Project.

The Removal and Disposal of government property according to State Law, of all asphalt surfaces within the scope of work limits which will be marked, of all cross ties along the ramp, trees already marked, terraces, launch and concrete footing.

The construction will consist of cast in place concrete ramp, 8" for the launch section and 5" for the ramp and retaining walls per drawings. Class VI riprap, see table 705-1 and section 251 - Riprap of the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects from here on referred as FP-03.

Logistics
US Forest Service has contracted with Piedmond Precast for the Redi Rock blocks.

From Blue Ridge, GA take US Hwy 515 north for 4 miles to GA Hwy 60; turn right and go 2 miles to Morganton. In Morganton, turn right on GA Hwy 60 for 14.8 miles to campground on right.

From Dahlonega, GA take GA Hwy 60 north for 27 miles to campground on left.

Estimated Start Date - September, 2016 (When water level is at its minimum)
Contract duration - 90 days
Completion Date - August 30th, 2017

A mandatory prebid tour will be scheduled date and time not known at this time But, will be posted to this site.

15101- Mobilization
US Corp of Engineers and GA EPD permits will be obtain by USFS. No other permit is required by the Contractor.

15713 - Erosion Control
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to install, maintain and remove
all erosion control.
20102 - Clearing and Grubbing (Trees and stumps removal)
Includes but not limited to clearing all marked trees, stump removal.

20305 - Removal of structures and obstructions
Includes but not limited to asphalt surfaces within scope of work removal and disposal, concrete footing removal and disposal, cross ties removal and disposal, culverts to be replaced removal and disposal.

20407 - Select borrow, compaction method__C__, finishing method__A__
Includes but not limited to all fill material needed to grade, culvert fill, walls back fill.
25102 VI - Placed riprap, class VI
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to install Class VI rip rap per drawings.

32410 #57 - GA DOT # 57 Gravel
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to place GDOT #57.
32410 GAB - GA DOT GAB
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to place GDOT GAB at road and off load area.

55201 Launch - Structural concrete class _C_ 8" launch
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to install a 8" concrete launch with footings, rebars and v-groove finishing.

55201 Ramp - Structural concrete class _C_ 5" Ramp
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to a 5" concrete ramp with WWM and rough broom finish.
60501- ADS HDPE Dual Wall Corrugated Plastic Culvert
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to install culverts. Contractor shall field verify size and length before ordering culvert material. Conform with Section 706.08 Plastic Pipe (b) Corrugated polyethylene pipe of the FP-03. Final location shall be approved by COR.
62528- Seeding, Fertilizing, and Mulching, Dry Method
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to seed, fertilizing and mulching all disturbed area. Apply at manufacturer suggested rate. Use annual rye grass.

FENCE- Permanent Safety Fence
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to install a permanent safety fence.

DEWATERING- Dewatering Components
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to operate and maintain pumps and filtration system.
Redi Rock Walls Construction
WALL'S INSTALL- Redi Rock Wall Installation (Blocks will be provided by USFS)
Includes but not limited to install 1,950 sq. ft. of Redi Rock walls (https://www.redi-rock.com/) to include but not limited to footing excavation, grade checking , GAB base placement, drain pipe installation, drain rock installation, filter fabric installation, rip rap installation @ Sea Wall (wall C), backfilling, etc.
WALL'S BASE- GDOT GAB
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to place GDOT GAB.
WALL'S DRAIN ROCK - GA DOT # 57 Gravel
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to place GDOT #57.
WALL'S DRAIN PIPE - 4" Perforated Drain Pipe
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to place 4" Perforated drain pipe.
FILTER FABRIC - 3.5+ oz. Non-woven Filter Fabric
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to place 3.5+ oz. Non-woven Filter Fabric.

Optional Bid Item
FENCE - Permanent Safety Fence
Includes but not limited to furnishing all materials and labor to install pipe and tube railing per drawings and specs. Fence will be along the top of ALL redi rock walls as shown on the drawings.

PRICE Range $65,000-$100,000
A Complete Solicitation Package will be Available on this site by March 14, 2016.