Coffee Pot #2 Bridge Construction

Synopsis:
The Forest Service anticipates issuing a Soliciation on or about 07/27/2018 for awarding a firm-fixed price construction contract to perform the following scope of work:

The work shall consist of what is shown on the plans, stated in the specifications, and summarized below:

• Establish traffic control and detour
• Remove the existing bridge
• Excavate for the abutments
• Construct the abutments
• Construct the stream channel between abutments (step removal, grading and riprap)
• Construct the timber superstructure
• Construct the approaches to the structure (embankment)
• Install signs
• Seeding work

Project Location:
The Coffee Pot #2 bridge is located approximately 15 miles north of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, although the drive from there to the site is about 48 miles. The bridge is located near Deep Lake in the White River National Forest.

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, materials, equipment, services and facilities.

This project includes, but is not limited to, removing and disposing of the existing bridge, excavate for the abutments, construct new abutments, construct the stream channel between abutments (Step removal, grading and riprap), construct the timber superstructure, construct the approaches to the structure (embankment), install signs and seeding work to match design plans and all other incidental items necessary to complete the work according to the contract. All construction must comply with wilderness rules and restrictions. Traditional tools will be used as much as possible; however some motorized tools and mechanical transport will be allowed. Motorized tools ans mechanical transport will be restricted to the uses approved in the minimum requirements decision guide (MRDG) and minimized in the project.

There will be a mandatory site visit planned TBD for construction of the bridge.

This procurement is being set-aside 100% for small business. Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 237310 highway, street and bridge construction and the small business size standard is $36.5 million, set-aside 100% for small business.

The magnitude of the contract is between $200,000.00 and $250,000.000

Contracting Office Address:
White River National Forest USDA
900 Grand Ave
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Primary Point of Contact:
Erica Borum
Civil Engineer, R2,White River NF,SO
Phone: 970-945-3277
Email: eborum@fs.fed.us

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