LOLO NATIONAL FOREST - Upper West Fork Fish Creek Trail Bridge Replacement 1240LU25R0011
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AI-generated · Aug 26, 2025Remove and replace an existing trail bridge and substructure on Trail 101, milepost 3.1, in the Ninemile Ranger District of Lolo National Forest within the Great Burn Proposed Wilderness. The contractor must furnish the replacement bridge and substructure, remove and dispose of the existing bridge and substructure, perform structural excavation and install foundation components, load, haul and erect the new bridge, and adjust adjacent trail grades to match the design plans, along with all other incidental work required.
Because the work occurs in a proposed wilderness area, a list of Resource Protection Measures and Restricted Equipment is required. In-stream work is limited to July 15 through August 15. The project is estimated at $250,000 to $500,000. Bids require a 20% Bid Bond, and the successful contractor must provide 100% performance and 100% payment bonds. Completion is required by fall 2026. Access is via I-90 west of Missoula to Fish Creek Exit #66, then local roads to the project area on Trail 101 at milepost 3.1.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The intent of the contract is to remove and replace an existing trail bridge and substructure elements on Trail 101, milepost 3.1 on the Ninemile Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, within the Great Burn ProposedWilderness. The structure is located in Section 19, Township 13 North, Range 25 West, Mineral County, Montana. The contractor is to furnish the replacement trail bridge structure and substructure. This project includes, but is not limited to, removing and disposing of the existing trail bridge and substructure elements, structural excavation and installation of foundation components, furnishing, loading, hauling and erecting the bridge, adjustment of adjacent trail grades to match design plans, and all other incidental items necessary to complete the work according to the contract. This project is located within a proposed wilderness area therefore a list of Resource Protection Measures and Restricted Equipment is required for this project PROJECT LOCATION: The project can be accessed by traveling 37 miles west of Missoula on Interstate 90. Take the Fish Creek Exit #66. Follow Fish Creek Road #343 south to West Fork Fish Creek Road #7750. Follow Road #7750 to the end at Clearwater Crossing Campground. The project is located on Trail 101 at milepost 3.1. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: All work items must be completed by October 15, 2026. In-stream work is only permitted from July 15th to August 15th. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION (per FAR 36.204(b)): Between $250,000 and $500,000. BONDING: All offerors will be required to provide a Bid Bond (20%) with their proposal submission. Performance and Payment Bonds (100% each) will be required of the successful awardee. QUESTION & ANSWERS: Posted 6/20/2025
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