Idaho Panhandle NFs - Homestead Creek Bridge Replacements

This project requires the removal of two existing treated timber bridges on Homestead Creek and replacing them with new steel and timber bridge superstructures. The work includes but is not limited to clearing and grubbing, erosion control measures, structure excavation, roadway embankment, removing and disposing of existing timber bridges, compaction, riprap, roadway surfacing, furnishing and installing precast concrete foundations, furnishing and erecting two new bridges with steel girders and timber decking, and all other incidental items necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications.

This project is located in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The first bridge is located on National Forest System Road No. 216 at Mile Post 6.857, (Section 30, T. 44 N., R. 4 E., Shoshone County, Idaho, 47.133012, -116.014873). The second bridge is located on National Forest System Road 216 at Mile Post 7.922, (Section 29, T. 44 N., R. 4 E., Shoshone County, Idaho 47.130301, -115.994904). Both bridges are on the St. Joe Ranger District.

The Government cost estimate is between $250,000 - $500,000. The acquisition has been set-aside for small businesses. Bid bonds are required.

No pre-bid tour is scheduled for this project. Contractors are encouraged to call the St. Maries Office at 208-245-2531 to check on snow conditions prior to visiting the site. Interested bidders may obtain additional information by contacting Brent Briggs at telephone: (208) 765-7436.

It is estimated that the notice to proceed under this contract will be issued approximately mid-January, 2018 to facilitate the contract submittal process and contractor ordering of bridge components. All work under this contract shall be completed by October 30, 2018. No instream work will be allowed before July 15th or after September 1st of any construction year. The contractor will be allowed to close Road 216 in the immediate vicinity of the project to public traffic during construction for a period of four (4) weeks under this contract.

The complete solicitation was posted on 11/11/2017.

This project requires the removal of two existing treated timber bridges on Homestead Creek and replacing them with new steel and timber bridge superstructures. The work includes but is not limited to clearing and grubbing, erosion control measures, structure excavation, roadway embankment, removing and disposing of existing timber bridges, compaction, riprap, roadway surfacing, furnishing and installing precast concrete foundations, furnishing and erecting two new bridges with steel girders and timber decking, and all other incidental items necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications.

This project is located in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The first bridge is located on National Forest System Road No. 216 at Mile Post 6.857, (Section 30, T. 44 N., R. 4 E., Shoshone County, Idaho, 47.133012, -116.014873). The second bridge is located on National Forest System Road 216 at Mile Post 7.922, (Section 29, T. 44 N., R. 4 E., Benewah County, Idaho 47.130301, -115.994904). Both bridges are on the St. Joe Ranger District.

The Government cost estimate is between $250,000 - $500,000. The acquisition has been set-aside for small businesses. Bid bonds are required.

No pre-bid tour is scheduled for this project. Contractors are encouraged to call the St. Maries Office at 208-245-2531 to check on snow conditions prior to visiting the site. Interested bidders may obtain additional information by contacting Brent Briggs at telephone: (208) 765-7436.

It is estimated that the notice to proceed under this contract will be issued approximately mid-January, 2018 to facilitate the contract submittal process and contractor ordering of bridge components. All work under this contract shall be completed by October 30, 2018. No instream work will be allowed before July 15th or after September 1st of any construction year. The contractor will be allowed to close Road 216 in the immediate vicinity of the project to public traffic during construction for a period of four (4) weeks under this contract.