The project consists of the removal of an existing timber bridge and the construction of a new 60’-0” span by 18’-0” useable width steel girder bridge with a timber glulam deck and concrete grade beam foundation.

Improvements consist of, but are not limited to: structure excavation, placement of riprap, geocell abutment stabilization, installation of concrete grade beams, furnishing and erecting a new steel girder bridge with timber glue-laminated deck and timber running planks, backfill, installation of glue-laminated curb, embankment and excavation of the roadway approaches, and placing new crushed aggregate surfacing.

The project is located in the Red River Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, southwest of Elk City in Idaho County, Idaho (Section 18, Township 26 North, Range 7 East).  

The Government’s estimate for the project is between $100,000 and $250,000.  Work on the project site shall commence approximately July 1, 2019, and proceed in accordance with the contractor’s approved work schedule and run continuously until the end of the project no later than September 30, 2019. All in-stream work must take place between July 15 and September 30, 2019.

The complete solicitation with final drawings and specifications shall be posted to FBO approximately July 11, 2018 with award anticipated in late August.  The Notice to Proceed shall be issued in the Fall-Winter of 2018 to facilitate fabrication of bridge parts. 

Bid bonds are required for offers that exceed $250,000.  This project has been set-aside for small businesses.