Description
The National Park Service is seeking bids for the Beach Access Upgrades project at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Bayfield, Wisconsin. The project involves the removal and demolition of existing structures and vegetation, and the construction of a new staircase, pathway, concrete paving, retaining walls, and vegetative surface restoration. The project aims to provide universal access to the beach, which is currently inaccessible to people with mobility challenges. The contractor will be responsible for completing the work within 270 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
Key features of the project include:
• Construction of a 10' wide x 60' long staircase with non-slip open metal grate treads and dual galvanized kayak slide rails
• Construction of approximately 944 SF of 5" thick PC Concrete sidewalk adjacent to the existing turnaround area
• Construction of approximately 3,820 SF of porous flexible paving system with aggregate infill for the accessible pathway
• Installation of vegetated retaining walls and a boulder wall
• Restoration of beach sand surface and bioswale plantings
The contractor will be required to provide a comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values, an Accident Prevention (Safety) Plan, and a Quality Control Plan, among other submittals.