White chuck bench trail construction

Added: Jul 07, 2015 5:05 pm Modified: Jul 21, 2015 12:09 pmTrack Changes This project involves the reconstruction and relocation of up to approximately 2.0 miles of the White Chuck Bench Trail #731. Work includes clearing, grubbing, and excavation and the construction of switchback corners. Blasting may be necessary on some sections of construction. The use of helicopters or stock is not expected. Work is expected to start on this project as soon as possible and will be complete by 11/1/2016. Rough excavation will be completed through all of the listed trail structures. Completion of those structures will be done by others

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 web site www.atf.gov for detailed information on federally required explosive permits.

This project is located on the Darrington Ranger District, of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. All work is located outside of designated wilderness. Take I-5 north of Seattle to exit 208 SR 530 and Arlington exit. Stay on Highway 530 to the town of Darrington. At the "T" intersection in Darrington turn right, follow the Mountain Loop Hwy 9 miles to FSR #23. Turn left onto Rd. #23 and continue 5.5 miles to the Crystal Creek Trailhead. This is the eastern terminus of the White Chuck Bench Trail.

This project is 100% set aside for Small Business. A Payment Protection Bond will be required after contract award.

Technical contact for this project is Bridget Wisniewski at (360) 436-2339 or e-mail bwisniewski@fs.fed.us

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Jorge Somoza, Contract Specialist, Phone (425) 783-6053, fax (425) 783-0129. Email jsomoza@fs.fed.us

Added: Jul 07, 2015 5:05 pm This project involves the reconstruction and relocation of up to approximately 2.0 miles of the White Chuck Bench Trail #731. Work includes clearing, grubbing, and excavation and the construction of switchback corners. Blasting may be necessary on some sections of construction. The use of helicopters or stock is not expected. Work is expected to start on this project as soon as possible and will be complete by 11/1/2016. Rough excavation will be completed through all of the listed trail structures. Completion of those structures will be done by others

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 web site www.atf.gov for detailed information on federally required explosive permits.

This project is located on the Darrington Ranger District, of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. All work is located outside of designated wilderness. Take I-5 north of Seattle to exit 208 SR 530 and Arlington exit. Stay on Highway 530 to the town of Darrington. At the "T" intersection in Darrington turn right, follow the Mountain Loop Hwy 9 miles to FSR #23. Turn left onto Rd. #23 and continue 5.5 miles to the Crystal Creek Trailhead. This is the eastern terminus of the White Chuck Bench Trail.

This project is 100% set aside for Small Business. The solicitation will be posted around July 21st 2015. A Payment Protection Bond will be required after contract award.

Technical contact for this project is Bridget Wisniewski at (360) 436-2339 or e-mail bwisniewski@fs.fed.us

POC
Jorge Somoza, Contract Specialist, Phone (425) 783-6053, fax (425) 783-0129. Email jsomoza@fs.fed.us