Project Description: Hanging Lake is an iconic and popular historic tourist destination located within the White River National Forest. In late July of 2021, a debris flow originating from the Grizzly Creek fire burn scar significantly damaged the Deadhorse Creek drainage, including the hiking trail. The debris flow covered major trail sections, swept away bridges, downed trees, and buried the trail in mud, boulders, and logs. Following the debris flows, White River National Forest (WRNF) staff, the National Forest Foundation (NFF), and our partners have developed plans to construct a more sustainable and resilient trail to match this world-class destination and plan for the next 100 years.
The NFF is seeking a team of experts to repair, restore, and reconstruct the Hanging Lake Trail. Work includes but is not limited to; trail construction and reconstruction, replacement of 7 existing bridges, installing a boardwalk at Spouting Rock, stabilization of the historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) shelter, stream restoration, replacement of wayfinding and interpretive signage, and construction of an improved trailhead.
Company/Organization/Agency Submitting Contract: National Forest Foundation
Primary Contact for Contract Information: Emily Kasyon
Email Address: ekasyon@nationalforests.org
Closest City to Project: Glenwood Springs
State/Province/Region: Colorado
Country: USA
Pre-Bid Meeting Date: October 31, 2023
Pre-Bid Meeting Time:
Anticipated Project Start Date: April 15, 2024
Application Deadline: December 11, 2023
Additional Project Bid Information: A link to the RFP can be found here: https://www.nationalforests.org/rfp/hanging-lake-trail-reconstruction-white-river-national-forest-garfield-county#filters
Two pre-bid site visits are being held on Tuesday, October 31st and Thursday, November 9th. Although attendance is optional, prospective bidders are highly encouraged to attend one of the site visits. It is not necessary to attend both. An RSVP to ekasyon@nationalforests.org is necessary to confirm site visit attendance.
Date Submitted to PTBA: October 09, 2023