KOOTENAI NATIONAL FOREST - Kootenai Falls Swinging Bridge

The Forest Service anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price construction contract for construction of a new 220 foot long suspension trail bridge, and removal of the existing suspension trail bridge over the Kootenai River. This procurement is being set-aside 100% for small business. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies (other than for those listed as Government-furnished items) and supervision necessary to complete all required construction.

Construction services shall include, but not be limited to the following: Removal of existing structures, new ground anchors (Micropiles placement), concrete placement, structure support steel erection, new cable and wire ripe, and equipment rental.

Helicopter mobilization of materials is necessary to access the project. Troy Airport (FAA Identifier: 57S, Lat/Long: 48-28-48.7940N / 115-54-12.6240W) is planned as a staging area, with a flying distance of approximately 7 air miles to the work site. Additional vehicle/parking staging area is located in a turnout approximately 350 feet east of the trailhead parking lot.

The project is located along State Highwy 2 between Libby and Troy, Montana. The bridge is located in Section 13, T31N R32W, PMM.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 237310 commercial and institutional building construction and the small business size standard is $36.5 million, set-aside 100% for small business. Per FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $250,000 and $500,000.

Notice to Offeror(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the solicitation's closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred.

The Forest Service anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price construction contract for construction of a new 220 foot long suspension trail bridge, and removal of the existing suspension trail bridge over the Kootenai River. This procurement is being set-aside 100% for small business. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies (other than for those listed as Government-furnished items) and supervision necessary to complete all required construction.

Construction services shall include, but not be limited to the following: Removal of existing structures, new ground anchors (Micropiles placement), concrete placement, structure support steel erection, new cable and wire ripe, and equipment rental.

Helicopter mobilization of materials is necessary to access the project. Troy Airport (FAA Identifier: 57S, Lat/Long: 48-28-48.7940N / 115-54-12.6240W) is planned as a staging area, with a flying distance of approximately 7 air miles to the work site. Additional vehicle/parking staging area is located in a turnout approximately 350 feet east of the trailhead parking lot.

The project is located along State Highwy 2 between Libby and Troy, Montana. The bridge is located in Section 13, T31N R32W, PMM.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 237310 commercial and institutional building construction and the small business size standard is $36.5 million, set-aside 100% for small business. Per FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

The solicitation package that will include all plans, drawings, and specifications will be available approximately on March 5, 2018 and should be downloaded from this website at that time. The work is estimated to begin June 16, 2018 with an approximate completion date of November 1, 2019. A site visit is not anticipated to be scheduled after the issuance of the Request for Proposal. Point of contact for this solicitation is Estyn Kevitt, ekevitt@fs.fed.us USDA Forest Service, Northern Region Acquisition Management, 3815 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815.

Notice to Offeror(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the solicitation's closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred.