Kootenai National Forest, Rexford Ranger Distirict - FDR Ditch and Right of Way Restoration - IMAT

(a) Description of Work. To remove all woody material, dead or alive, standing or down from the ditch side (West Side) of Forest Service Road 228 (FDR). All material will be removed from the edge of the pavement to 6' above center of the ditch line. Where there is a defined rock ledge (will be marked or flagged) all material will be removed from the edge of the road to bottom of rock ledge. The awardee will be required to purchase all marketable timber that falls within the area of clearing (IAW paragraphs 1 and 2 below).

(b) Project Location. The project is located approximately 10 miles west of the town of Eureka, Montana. From Eureka take Hwy 37, 13 miles to the West Kootenai Bridge. The project starts from the west side of the bridge and continues on the FDR road 228 from mile marker 45 and working south.

(c) Pre-Bid Conference and Tour. A pre-bid conference or tour will not be conducted. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the project site prior to submitting a bid.

(d) Start Work. It is estimated that the Notice to Proceed will be issued about April 30, 2015

(e) Period of Performance. The Contractor shall complete the entire project ready for use not later than October 31, 2015. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.