River Birch Road Asphalt Paving

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Background The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, is seeking a contractor to perform essential road maintenance services at the Thomson Causeway Recreation Area. The goal of this contract is to repave River Birch Road leading to the River Birch Campground, ensuring safe and accessible routes for visitors. This project aligns with USACE's mission to maintain and improve recreational facilities for public use. Work Details The scope of work includes: milling approximately 4 inches of existing asphalt pavement, stockpiling the millings, stripping sod and topsoil, excavating subgrade, placing and compacting asphalt millings, placing and compacting aggregate base, constructing aggregate shoulders, placing riprap, and applying Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) pavement along with tack coat. Specific tasks include: 1) Milling existing asphalt pavement and stockpiling millings; 2) Applying tack coat to the prepared aggregate base; 3) Placing and compacting a 2.5-inch HMA binder course; 4) Conducting density tests on the HMA binder course; 5) Applying tack coat before placing a 1.5-inch HMA surface course; 6) Performing site restoration by cleaning up debris from the project area. Period of Performance The total duration of the contract is 60 calendar days. Key milestones include completing milling and stockpiling within 14 days from the Notice to Proceed or favorable weather conditions, followed by placement of HMA pavement within 21 days after government notification. All work must be completed by May 1st, 2026. Place of Performance The construction projects will be performed at the USACE Thomson Causeway Recreation Area located at 100 Lewis Avenue, Thomson, IL 61285.