Russell Pond Road reconstruction

Added: Apr 01, 2016 6:50 am C1-a) Introduction - The Forest Service (FS) is soliciting bids for the reconstruction of Russell Pond Road, in Thornton and Woodstock, NH within the White Mountain National Forest, Pemigewasset Ranger District.

The contractor shall provide all expertise, labor, supervision, services, equipment, tools, supplies, permits (as applicable), coordination with utilities, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete the work described. The desired outcome is completed installation per the standards attached to this solicitation, and adherence to the contract awarded. The awarded contract shall constitute the entire agreement including all terms and conditions applicable to the contract. Work shall be completed as shown in the drawings, maps, specifications, and exhibits as referenced or included in this contract; and in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations.

C1-b) Description of Work - Work includes the removal of existing culverts and installation of new drainage structures, including dewatering, excavation, furnish and place structures, and structural backfill; removing existing asphalt (in-place) and reconditioning the roadbed; furnish and place aggregate and asphalt surfacing; recondition ditches; removing, storing, and reinstalling signs and gates; and marking of pavement.

C1-c) Project Location - Russell Pond Road is located east of I-93, Exit 31, 1.8 miles along Tripoli Road. Russell Pond Road heads north from Tripoli Road and ends at the Russell Pond Campground.

C1-d) Price Range - Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

C1-e) Pre-bid Tour - A pre-bid tour is planned for April 27th, 2016 at 10:00AM. Meet at the intersection of Tripoli and Russell Pond Roads. Questions and answers from the pre-bid tour will be posted to the solicitation.

Prospective bidders wishing to visit the site on their own may obtain directional information by contacting Scott Lees (603) 536-6252 or Johanna Nugent (603) 536-6253 at the Forest Supervisor's Office, White Mountain National Forest, Campton, NH, or can call the Pemigewasset District Office, Campton, NH, telephone (603) 536-6100. Tripoli Rd is seasonally closed. Check on its status by clicking the "Forest Roads Status" on the White Mountain National Forest website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/whitemountain.

C1-f) Start Work - It is estimated that pre-construction work will begin around August 1, 2016. Due to campground, construction shall not begin until August 15, 2016. Site disturbing activities shall be performed consistent with the periods of restriction noted in Plans, Permits, or other instruction.

SOLICITATION WILL BE POSTED ON OR ABOUT APRIL 15, 2016