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Summary (Newest Update)

Background The contract is issued by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Atmospheric River (AR) Nelder Grove Road Repairs project. The project aims to repair approximately 130 miles of National Forest Roads that were affected during atmospheric river events in 2023. The goal is to protect the integrity of these roads by grading, replacing culverts, and restoring drainage functions. Work Details The scope of work includes: furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, incidentals, inspection, quality control, and supplies necessary for road repairs. Specific tasks include grading the road (in slope, out slope, crowned), replacing culverts and existing gates, and placing base rock to reconstruct drivable rolling dips for runoff management. The contractor must comply with federal, state, and municipal laws and obtain necessary licenses and permits. Work restrictions include limited hours to non-holiday weekdays from 0700 to 1730 and requirements for archaeological monitoring if ground disturbing activities are involved. The contractor is responsible for securing their tools and equipment and must install sediment control devices before excavation. Period of Performance The estimated period of performance is from March 2, 2026 to June 30, 2026. Place of Performance The project will be performed at Sierra National Forest, located approximately 4 miles north of Oakhurst, CA.