West Cady Ridge Trail #1054, Puncheon Replacement Project

Added: Aug 02, 2012 7:21 pm This contract involves the removal and replacement of 7 puncheon bridge structures on a multi-use, hiker and stock trail.  The work includes removal and disposal of existing structures, clearing and grubbing, excavation, and the construction of a variety of trail structures, including puncheon walkways, turnpikes, water bars, drain dips, and ditching.  The project is located entirely within the Wild Sky Wilderness Area, about 20 miles from Skykomish, WA..  All construction work within the wilderness area will be done without the use of motorized equipment or helicopters.  Chainsaws are permitted for the fabrication of hand split cedar decking, outside of wilderness areas.

To reach the project site, drive US Highway 2 to just west of Milepost 50.  Turn north on Beckler Road #65 (toward Beckler River Campground).  Stay on Forest Service Road #65 to its junction with Forest Service Road #63.  Turn right and continue 4.2 miles to the end of FSR #63 and the West Cady Ridge Trailhead parking lot.  The trailhead is on the south side of the parking lot.  Walk the trail 1600 meters or approximately 1 mile to station # 1+687.

Estimated issue date for the solicitation is on or about August 16, 2012.  Estimated start work date is September 15, 2012 with all work to be completed by November 15, 2012.  The government estimated price range is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00.  The project is 100% set aside for total small business.  Payment security may be required for this project.  The technical contacts for this project are Michael Crandall and Tom Davis who can be reached at 360.677.2414.  Interested parties can download a copy of the solicitation documents from this website when they become available.