Z -- ROAD 38 FISH PASSAGE, MT BAKER RANGER DISTRICT, WHATCOM COUNTY, WA

This project consists of three fish passage sites on FS Road #38. Probable designs are as follows: MP 10.53 - bottomless arch of about 16-18 ft span; MP 11.30 - bottomless arch of approx 16-18 ft span or a bridge; MP 11.86 - bridge of approx 70-90 ft span, with slightly realigned approaches to make less skew to the creek. Riprap source is at MP 9.5 (mostly loose rock over edge of road) and at the Wallace Creek Bridge (stockpiles on approaches). Waste areas will probably be designated along the road. Instream work window is July 1st to September 15th. Estimated issue date of the solicitation is during the winter months, estimated start work date is approx July 1, 2005 with contract work time approx 90 days. The Government's estimated price range is between $250,000 and $500,000. THIS PROJECT IS 100% SET ASIDE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. This project is being advertised to give prospective bidders the opportunity access the site before winter conditions make access more difficult. From Acme, WA take the Mosquito Lake Road approx 10 miles to the junction with FS Road 38 (Middle Fork Nooksack), then take Road 38 for 10 miles to the gate at Wallace Creek Bridge. Gate is closed from December 1st thru June 15th each year. When gate is closed sites can be accessed by walking in. Sites are at MP 10.53, 11.30 and 11.86 (Rankin Creek) and are generally snow covered from mid December thru late April. For technical questions, contact Amanda Ashburn, (425) 888-1421 ext 254 or Peter Wagner (360) 856-5700 ext 311.