Z -- BLUE GROUSE REHAB

St. Joe Ranger District, Shoshone County, Idaho. Work consists of watershed restoration items in the area drained by Blue Grouse Creek and Siwash Creek. The majority of items are existing roads or parts of existing roads; project includes obliterating existing roads by recontouring or partial recontouring of the original roadbed, and restoration of stream channels by removing associated fills, removing culverts and construction of gradient control structures. Work may also include placing roads into long-term storage by decompacting or shaping the surface, removing culverts, restoring stream channels and constructing water bars. Prospective bidders should note that most pay items are Lump Sum. The bid amount is complete payment for all work described in the specifications and shown on the drawings necessary to complete the work for that road. With the exception of Item 601(01) Mobilization, and Item 637(13) Track Mounted Backhoe, all pay items are for one complete unit of work. Estimated start work date of August 30, 2003 with contract time of 204 calendar days. Estimated price range between $25,000 and $100,000.