LOLO NATIONAL FOREST - Upper West Fork Fish Creek Trail Bridge Replacement

This is a PRESOLICITATION announcement. The solicitation is anticipated to be posted to Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov on or around June 2, 2025.

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 Proposed Wilderness. 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.