Raven Trail Reconstruction

Questions and Answers
No information given on this document amends the solicitation.

Question 1: The drawings call for geotextile fabric under the aggregate, while the instructions call for geotextile fabric along with other methods of floating the trail as needed. My question is, does the USFS have a spec on the acceptable geotextile fabric to be used?
Answer 1. Geotextile to meet the requirements of FP-03, Section 714, Type II C.

Question 2: The large rock designated for the rest areas is heavier than a vehicle under 10,000 GVW can move or place.
Answer 2. Two boulders may be substituted for the single large boulder on the Rest Area if the two boulders are selected and placed to fit together and to provide similar size, function, and appearance as the originally specified single boulder

Solicitation is posted.

A hosted site visit will be held at the job site on May 5, 2015 from 3 PM to 4 PM. We will meet at parking lot adjacent to the trail head.

This contract is for the construction of approximately 3,470' of aggregate trail and related items. The trail is primarily composed of a 6.5' to 8' wide graded surface of crushed rock, rest areas with benches, culverts, and signposts. There is one fish passage culvert, which has a timing window restriction of July 15 to September 15.There are two option items: removal of old trail planking, and construction of 2 rest areas.

SOLICITATION DETAILS.
The following preliminary details are provided for the benefit of prospective bidders, but are subject to change in the actual solicitation.
Estimated price range: between $100,000 and $250,000.
Contract type: firm-fixed-price.
Period of performance: 365 Days.
Solicitation type: Request for Proposal.
Bid opening date: 30 days after solicitation issuance.
Contract award date: within 60 days after bid opening.
Required bonds: bid bond with the bid and performance and payment bonds after award of a contract.

Do not ask questions until after the solicitation is posted.