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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 17,1997 PSA#1826GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST, 10600 NE 51st STREET, VANCOUVER WA
98682 Y -- LAKES AND COLDWATER TRAILS SOL R6-3-97-018 DUE 051697 POC
Contracting Officer (360) 750-5088 R6-3-97-018; LAKES AND COLDWATER
TRAILS. Request for Quotation from this CBD Notice. NO SEPARATE
QUOTATION PACKAGE is being developed. All pertinent information is
inclusive in this notice. Quotations are due by COB 4:30 p.m. on MAY
16, 1997. Kathy Haluschak, Contracting Officer at (360) 891-5080. The
Gifford Pinchot National Forest is seeking qualified quoters to quote
on a recreation trail project on the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic
Monument, in the vicinity of Coldwater Lake. THE PROJECT: From an
established flag line; design proposals for, and construction of
approx. 2 miles of hiker trail and a foot bridge. The trail will
replace a section of the existing Lakes, and Coldwater trails that were
obliterated by the 1996 flood. Estimated construction cost is between
$30,000.00 and $60,000.00. The design shall be based on the September
1996 United States Department of Agriculture Standard Specifications
for Construction and Maintenance of Trails (EM-7720-103) (available on
the internet) and the following criteria: Clearing Width; 36-48 inches
(in response to tread width), Tread Width; 18 to 24 inches (not
surfaced but remove roots and imbedded rocks and logs), Grade; 20%
sustained, 30% maximum pitch for 150 feet. Maximum pitches should not
occur more than one every 300 feet. FOOT BRIDGE DESIGN: Conceptual
design showing a plan and profile view of the bridge, type of material,
a cost estimate, and the name of a registered, licensed, professional
engineer, who will do the bridge design after award. Aesthetic
compatibility with the setting will also be an evaluation criteria. ity
with the setting wSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Motorcycles, scoooters, trail
bikes and construction equipment to be used for transportation and on
the project shall not exceed 33 inches in overall track or wheel width
and are required to stay on trail tread. Pack and saddle stock are not
permitted on this project. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest Fire
Protection and Suppression provisions shall apply. Provide signs for
public traffic control. Comply with Safety Standards for the
Possession, Handling, and Use of Explosives, Chapter, 296-52 WAC, and
Chapter 70.74 R.C.W. Washington States Explosives Act, (11/88). Comply
with limited access on the existing trail, no motorized use on
weekends and after 0900 and before 1700 daily. Comply with Davis Bacon
Wages, Wage Determination WA 97-0001, Modification 1 applies. Project
is located in Skamania County, Zone 3. PAYMENT SECURITY/PROTECTION is
required in either the form of a Payment Bond (SF-25A) or a Certified
Check. The penal sum of the payment protection shall be in the amount
of 50 percent of the awarded amount which will be due 15 days after
award and prior to issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Boat access on
Coldwater Lake is permitted but limited to 4 cycle engine, 15 M.P.H.
maximum speed, and is allowed for mobilization only. An industrial camp
will be approved on the project in a site approved by the F.S. if
required. n the project in a sitAn area for material storage, if
required, may be provided if requested at the Coldwater complex.
PROJECT LOCATION: From Vancouver, Washington, proceed north on
Interstate Highway No. 5 for 49 miles to Castle Rock, Washington. At
Castle Rock, turn east on Washington State Highway 504, follow 504 for
approx. 50 miles to the 5042. Follow 5042 to the Coldwater Lake Boat
Launch parking lot and the Lakes Trail trailhead. Follow the Lakes
Trail east along Coldwater Lake to the east end of Coldwater Lake,
approx. 5 miles and the beginning of the Lakes Trail 211 Restoration.
Follow the red ribbon flagging east for approx. one mile to the end of
the flagging and a portion of the Lakes Trail that was not damaged by
the flood. Additional work is required between this point and Snow
Lake (approx. 5 miles). Slides and slumps have destroyed sections of
the trail, some of them exceed 100 feet in length. The Coldwater Trail
230 Restoration begins approx. 1/4 mile beyond the beginning of the
Lakes Trail Restoration. A blue ribbon flag line leaves the red flag
line of the Lakes Trail to the west, switch-backs uphill in and
east-west alignment for approx. one mile to the end of the flagging and
the un-damaged portion of the Coldwater Trail. QUOTERS ARE TO PROVIDE
5 references (names, phone #'s and type of projects), Construction Log
that references the Standard Trail Specification, conceptual bridge
design and all costs. Conceptual bridge design(s) being offered and
price for other work to be broken out separately. This is due in the
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Headquarters, 10600 N.E. 51st Street,
Vancouver, WA 98682 by close of business May 16, 1997 and CONSTRUCTION
TO BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 15, 1997. The contract will be
awarded on the basis of contractor qualification, past performance,
trail construction experience in similar environments, evaluation of
the trail design and compliance with the Forest Service Standard
Specifications for Construction amd Maintenance of Trails and the afore
defined design criteria and cost. Contact James A. Slagle at (360)
750-5185 if additional information is needed. See Note Codes #1 &
#3.**** (0105) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0125 19970417\Y-0009.SOL)
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