West Fork Mink Creek Trail Bridge 7059-0. 3 and 7059-1. 5

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (FS), Intermountain Zone,
Caribou-Targhee National Forest has a need for Bridge Materials, including stringers, abutment sill, backing
planks, deck, handrail, running planks, and all hardware to attach and assemble these items. Timber elements
are to be manufactured (cut and drilled) prior to treatment per specification in the plans. Also included in this
purchase are the following: timber sill and abutment anchor bolts and straps.

Not included in this purchase are the following: assembly and installation.

Materials and treatment shall be according to the specifications in the plans. Dimensions and quantities shall be
verified by the vendor and submitted via shop drawings.  The required treatment is intended to meet federal law governing hazardous materials and meets current best practices for timbers and dimension lumber which will be installed and permanently exposed outdoors.  Prospective offerors are permitted to suggest alternative preservative methods or materials for Government
review prior to submitting a quote. Alternative preservatives are acceptable and may be permitted at the Government’s discretion, if they may provide better value to the Government, or have preferred health and  safety characteristics. Offerors considering alternative preservatives should be aware the areas of the bridge having high levels of contact by users must use a water-based preservative.

Awarded contract 1240LS22P0014 to Johnson Contracting & Engineering, Inc. for 45200.00 on 2022-03-02.