Disaster Recovery Limepoint Fire Trails Stabilization Payette National Forest

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to perform trail stabilization work on the Payette National Forest. The work includes constructing trails, restoring existing trails, and maintaining trails. The contractor will be responsible for excavating and placing material, constructing retaining walls, and installing signs. The project is located in the Council Ranger District of the Payette National Forest, approximately 54 road miles north of Cambridge, ID. The contractor will be required to follow the Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails on Federal Projects. • The contractor will be responsible for constructing trails, including excavation, embankment, and backfill construction. • The contractor will be required to restore existing trails, including clearing, removing slough and berm, and reshaping trailbeds. • The contractor will be responsible for maintaining trails, including removing debris and loose rocks, and re-grading approaches to stream fords and gully crossings. • The contractor will be required to install signs, including excavation, backfill, and associated materials and hardware. • The contractor will be responsible for seeding and fertilizing areas, including preparing seedbeds and furnishing and placing required seed.