Amendment # 0003 - (1) The purpose of this amendment is to correct the Offers due by date and time which was a mistype on the SF 1442 from 16 July 2021 to 16 Aug 2021. This does not extend the solicitation time and date as it has always been 16 Aug 2021 at 2:00pm. 

(2) The following sentence was added in the supplemental specifications section 204.11: When compacting with rollers is not practical, use approved mechanical tampers for a minimum of three complete passes.

(3) Provide responses to RFI's that were submitted by potential bidders.

Amendment # 0002 - The purpose of this amendment is to add the BRBDETOUR.KMZ file. The file is located in the newly loaded "How to use KMZ files.

Amendment #0001 - The purpose of this amendment is to (1)highlight changes to the original SF 1442. Deletions are exhibited by strike-throughs, and additions are exhibited by blue print.  (2) There will NOT be an official site visit for this solicitation. Any bidder can visit the site on his/her own accord. (3)Attachment added entitled "Other Requirements_Additional Attachment#1".

Scope- Detour Route Reconditioning (NFSRs 216, 217, 35, 126, 384, 5023)

The Detour Route Reconditioning includes activities that will prepare the 3 designated roads and the 3 alternate roads for use as a detour route. The work will consist of reconstruction staking, clearing, grubbing, culvert replacement, deep patching fill slope failures, road reconditioning, aggregate surfacing, pavement overlay, pothole patching and various other road maintenance activities. Contractor must complete the Detour Route Reconditioning as highlighted in the Work Summary Prior to closing Tellico River Road.

Scope- Bridge Replacement

The Bald River Falls Bridge project will replace the existing 3-span, 200 ft bridge with a new 2-span structure. The existing structure is a two lane, 20 ft wide bridge comprised of concrete abutments, steel girders, concrete deck and 2 concrete piers. The new structure will be 170 ft long two-lane structure with sidewalk and observation deck. The structure will be founded on bedrock with shallow foundation spread footings. The abutments/wingwalls will be concrete and will include rock anchors for support. The superstructure will be concrete box beams. A single 3-column center concrete pier will be located at center span. Additional work will include clearing, grubbing, bridge rail, guardrail, masonry and paving. Tellico River Road will be closed during construction. The awardee will be responsible for maintaining the detour route through the life of the contract.

Scope- Ongoing Detour Maintenance (NFSR 216,217, 35)

Ongoing maintenance will only occur on the 3 designated detour roads; not the 3 alternate roads. Ongoing Detour Maintenance includes driving the detour route once a week and after storm events to ensure the safety of the road. It will include up to 4 road gradings (inclusive of the final grading) at the discretion of the CO, 2 mowing’s, cleaning of culverts as needed, and removal of downed trees. Ongoing Road Maintenance is subject to the 800 series of specifications attached to the Forest Service Supplemental Specifications. It is expected that the Ongoing Road Maintenance will continue through the life of the closure of Tellico River Road. Once Tellico River Road is reopened to public traffic, the contractor will perform a final detour route grading. Grading instances 1-3 will not require compaction, however final grading will require roller compaction and proper moisture content.

C.2      PROJECT LOCATON

The bridge replacement is located east of Tellico Plains on National Forest System Road (NFSR) 210. From Tellico Plains, TN turn east on TN 165 (Cherohala Skyway) travel 4.5 miles to the junction of NFSR 210 (Tellico River Rd).Turn right onto Tellico River Road and proceed 5.7 miles to project location. Utilize vicinity maps, USGS Maps (included in solicitation), and kmz to locate project roads and work item locations.

C.3      MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The magnitude of construction for this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.