Z -- SHUKSAN CLIMBING ACCESS ROAD REPAIR, MT BAKER RANGER DISTRICT

This project consists of drainage improvement work on Forest Service Roads 1152 and 1152-014. Work includes but is not limited to removal and installation of culverts (some culverts will be Government furnished), excavation, backfill with compaction, placement of culvert bedding material, riprap, replacement of surface aggregate (stripped from nearby road), reconditioning of the roadbed and equipment rental. Estimated issue date of the solicitation is on or about May 10, 2005. Estimated start work date for this project is June 2005. Contract work time is approx 140 days. The Government’s estimated price range for this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Bonding will be required for this project. Interested parties can download a copy of the solicitation documents from this website. The plan holder’s list for this project can be downloaded from the Western Washington Area Acquisition website once one is available. http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/purchasingTHIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY TITLE II OF THE SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION ACT OF 2000 WHERE FUNDS ARE PAID TO COUNTIES WITH FEDERAL LAND FOR USE ON ROADS AND SCHOOLS. OFFERS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE BASIS OF THE BENEFIT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY (IN THIS CASE, WHATCOM COUNTY) AS WELL AS PAST PERFORMANCE AND PRICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION ACT OF 2000 SEE THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/projects/rac/