Talapus Lake Trail #1039 Relocation

Added: Jun 17, 2016 6:47 pm The Request for Quote (RFQ) is now issued.

Added: May 31, 2016 3:37 pm CONTRACT TYPE SELECTION
One firm-fixed-price (FFP) construction contract will be awarded from this solicitation.

PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK
This project involves the relocation of 4 segments of hiker trail along 3.1 miles of the Talapus Lake Trail #1039 and the Talapus Cutoff Trail #1039.1. The Base Bid Item includes clearing, grubbing, and excavation, the construction of 5 switchback corners. Construction of new drain dips is considered incidental to construction. Option Item #1 includes the supply and mobilization of materials for future projects. Blasting will be necessary on some sections of construction. All work is located within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Equipment restrictions are listed in Section H. The use of helicopters and rock drills have not been approved for this project. Work is expected to start on this project as soon as possible and will be complete by 11/1/2017. Trail structures, except for switchback corners, listed on the construction log are for informational purposes only and are not included in the Schedule of Items. Rough excavation will be completed through all of the listed trail structures. Completion of those structures and installation of structures requiring imported materials will be done by others. This project was surveyed from the Talapus Lake Trail parking lot to the Pratt Lake Trail #1007.

BLASTING REQUIREMENTS
Blasting shall be done by a state and federally licensed blaster. The blaster will be responsible for all permits now required to perform explosive work. Please refer to the ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms) Internet website www.atf.gov for detailed information on federally required explosive permits.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES
Base Items: ~7,209 LF of Trail Construction - Excavation; ~7,209 LF of Trail Construction - Clearing and Grubbing; and ~5 Type II Switchbacks.

Option A Items: Supply and deliver 100 8'x6' Western Red Cedar Poles; Supply and deliver 60 LF of puncheon materials; Supply and deliver 20 CY of weed-free, 5/8" minus crushed aggregate.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical specifications are contained in applicable sections in: USDA, Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects, U.S. Customary Units, 10/30/2014. A pdf file of this document is attached to this solicitation or call or email: Katherine R. White, (360)319-5090, krwhite@fs.fed.us. This document is available to the public at: http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf

PROJECT LOCATION
This project is located on the Snoqualmie Ranger District, of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. All work is located inside of designated wilderness. From Seattle take I-90 eastbound to North Bend, Washington. Continue on I- 90 eastbound for about 14.5 miles and take exit #45. At the stop sign turn left. Cross under the freeway. Turn left on Forest Road #9030. Follow Forest Road #9030 for 0.75 mile and turn right at the junction, following Forest Road #9030 uphill to the trailhead at the end of the road.

DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Between $100,000 and $250,000.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE
There will not be a pre-bid conference for this project.

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT
Katherine White, Trail Specialist, Telephone: (360) 319-5090,  E-mail: krwhite@fs.fed.us

ESTIMATED DATE SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED
On or after June 15, 2016