Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - U.S. Forest Service is seeking a contractor to replace helicopter pads at three repeater sites on the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. The project involves removing existing 10-foot by 12-foot aluminum grate helicopter pads and installing new minimum 15-foot by 15-foot aluminum grate helicopter landing pads. The contractor will also be responsible for constructing concrete pier footings, providing aluminum stairways, and brushing vegetation for the helicopter landing pads. The project requires the contractor to furnish all necessary management, labor, equipment, supervision, tools, materials, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals to perform the work.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Replacing helicopter pads at three repeater sites: Etolin, Farragut, and Fools
• Removing existing 10-foot by 12-foot aluminum grate helicopter pads
• Installing new minimum 15-foot by 15-foot aluminum grate helicopter landing pads
• Constructing concrete pier footings
• Providing aluminum stairways
• Brushing vegetation for the helicopter landing pads
• Furnishing all necessary management, labor, equipment, supervision, tools, materials, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals
The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and ensure that the work is performed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.