Lower Deadfall Meadows/Eddy Creek Trail Restoration

Background: The Lower Deadfall Meadows/Eddy Creek Trail Restoration contract shall be awarded under the following authority.

Stewardship Authority:  Section 604 (16 USC 6591c) of Public Law 108-148 as amended by Section 8205 of Public Law 113-79, the Agricultural Act of 2014—Grants the U.S. Forest Service (Government) permanent authority to enter into stewardship contracts or agreements to achieve land management goals for the National Forests or public lands that meet local and rural community needs. Section 8205 supersedes the temporary authority granted to the Forest Service (Government) in section 347 of Public Law 105-277, the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Appropriations Act, 1999.  The project area is located within the Headwaters Stewardship Area.

Description:  The Shasta McCloud Management Unit on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest requires services for trail construction to complete the following:

Lower Deadfall Meadows Trail (NSF Trail 6W05) – improve non-motorized trail access in conjunction with mitigating resource damage that is occurring through the wet meadow system. This work consists of constructing an elevated accessible boardwalk with French/rock underdrains installed (approximately 600 ft.) and complete general maintenance (including constructing water drainage features) on the remaining trail up to the junction with the Pacific Crest Trail (approx. 1 mile).

Eddy Creek Trail (NFS Trail 6W02) – Reconstruct approximately ¾ miles of the Parks Eddy non-motorized trail by installing rolling dips, converting the first section of trail (approximately 200 yards) back to a 24” width, constructing up to three climbing turns (average design 8-10 feet), and physically restricting motorized access to the wet meadows by relocating existing boulders approximately 100 upslope towards Parks Creek Trailhead to serve as barriers.  Dust abatement and/or appropriate protections and mitigation measures will be applied within the Eddy Creek area to mitigate dust production and protect field personnel from harm in areas underlain by ultramafic rock (naturally occurring asbestos - NOA).  Further, if rock/soil waste is generated from ultramafic areas, such waste will be disposed of only where the underlying rock is also ultramafic, and it will not be mixed with other waste from non-ultramafic areas. An Area Soils Map has been provided; the Serpentine soils highlighted in mint green indicate that NOA could be present.

All trail work will be required to follow Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects dated 10/30/2014.  A link to the complete specifications is provided: https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf.  Excluding the boardwalk, the rest of the trail shall be built to accommodate non-motorized Class 3 pack & saddle designed use and managed use for hiking/mountain biking prescriptions.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, structures, supervision, transportation, operating supplies (except those designed as Government-furnished), and incidentals necessary to complete the project as required by the contract, plans, and specifications. 

Project Location: This project is located at the following Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: 41.341807 X  -122.537775. From Mount Shasta, go north on Interstate Five (I5) for 10.4 miles. Take the Edgewood exit, turn left, go under the underpass, then turn right onto Old Highway 99. Go 2.2 miles, turn left onto Stewart Springs Road and go for 5 miles until the road turns into Forest Route 42N17. Go 13.6 until you arrive at the Parks Creek Trailhead or, go 15 miles until you arrive at the Lower Deadfall Meadow Trailhead. Note: FR 42N17 is paved but narrow is places.  A Vicinity Map has been provided along with a more detailed map associated with the Eddy Creek Trail work.

The Government cost estimate, per FAR 36.204, is between $100,000 - $250,000.  Bid Bonds are required.  Performance and payment bonds shall be provided by the contract awardee prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

A pre-bid tour shall be held during the solicitation period; date, time and meeting location TBD.   The estimated start date is 9/1/2022.  All work shall be completed by 09/20/2023.

The complete solicitation with all attachments shall be provided in July 2022.  The project has been solicited as total small business set-aside.  The contract will be awarded based on a best-value basis and therefore, technical proposals shall be required along with price quotations.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

The Contracting Officer for this project, Karen Ruklic, works for the National Stewardship Branch and is physically located in Grangeville, ID.  The best method of contact is via email to karen.ruklic@usda.gov.  The Technical contract for this project is Marcus Nova.  Mr. Nova works on the Shasta-McCloud Management Unit in Mount Shasta, CA and can be reached via email to marcus.nova@usda.gov.