Z--BESSEMER MINE ROAD O&M
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The contract for Bessemer Mine Road O&M is a Firm Fixed-Price procurement issued by the Department of the Interior’s California State Office under solicitation number 140L1226R0003, with a targeted award date in 2026. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 and follows a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, meaning selection is based solely on the lowest responsive, responsible offer that meets all technical requirements. Work must be performed at Bessemer Mine Road in San Bernardino County, California, with a strict performance window of 14 calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed, commencing no later than 10 days after that notice. The scope includes mobilization and demobilization, traffic control, and placement of 7,200 tons of Class 2 natural aggregate road base in steep, remote, and potentially unstable terrain, along with implementation of road drainage treatments and adherence to Best Management Practices for water quality control. All work must comply with prevailing wage rates established for the region and be conducted during standard weekday hours, excluding federal holidays. The contract mandates comprehensive documentation through three volumes submitted electronically: Volume 1 includes mandatory forms such as the SF1442, proof of SAM registration, and certifications regarding small business status, responsibility, and avoidance of illegal practices; Volume 2 must be no longer than 15 pages and contain a detailed construction plan and Gantt-style schedule demonstrating technical capability; Volume 3 provides pricing for all line items. A bid guarantee equal to 20% of the proposal value, executed on GSA Form SF24-16d, is required. Contractors must comply with numerous FAR and agency-specific clauses covering ethical conduct, anti-kickback provisions, whistleblower protections, CUI safeguarding, Buy American requirements, trafficking in persons, and affirmative action obligations. Performance and payment bonds are required under FAR 52.228-15. All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s IPP system, and contractors must coordinate informal pre-reviews with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to submission. The work site is located at coordinates 34.411583, -116.23452, with delivery of required documentation to the BLM Barstow Field Office. The government reserves the right to award without discussions, and
General Info
Contract Value
$319,765.26Place of Performance
CA, USASet-Aside
Awardee
TYLER GARRETT SILVEIRAAward Issued Date
Timeline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
BESSEMER MINE ROAD
140L1226R0003
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks a qualified contractor to provide road operation and maintenance (O&M) for Bessemer Mine Road located in Johnson Valley, CA. The aggregate road surface was heavily eroded with significant material lost caused by Tropical Storm Hiliary.
A. Description of Work: Furnishing labor, equipment, supplies, and material, to complete the necessary work as described.
a. Clear area of any loose materials, debris, vegetation, or obstruction that could interfere with road re-surfacing.
b. Proper Grading – to allow water runoff and prevent water pooling or accumulation. Shape the subgrade no greater than 2% cross slope. Remove all washboarding within work area.
c. Existing road surface must be scarified and have optimal moisture content prior to placement and compaction of aggregate road base (Class 2). Use only clean water.
The period of performance for this requirement is 100 days after notice to proceed.
The BLM will issue a Total Small Business Set-Aside competitive solicitation near mid-late May 2026. The BLM anticipates issuing a single firm fixed price award from this solicitation. Davis Bacon Act (DBA) is applicable, and the appropriate DBA Wage Determination(s) will be included in the solicitation. The Magnitude is Between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00.
The competitive solicitation, 140L1226R0003, is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19.5, Set-Asides for Small Business. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $45 million. All materials must be in accordance with the Buy American Act.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation package will be available electronically at https://sam.gov/ and will be posted for 30 days. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring https://sam.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/for the release of the solicitation package, any other pertinent information, and for downloading a complete copy of the solicitation package. The government will not provide paper copies or email the solicitation. To be eligible for contract award, offerors must be registered and complete the online Representations and Certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) data base via website: http://www.sam.gov.
A site visit date, time and meeting location will be provided in the solicitation. Offerors are highly encouraged to attend the scheduled site visit to inspect the site and to ensure they fully understand the requirement and conditions that may affect the cost of the project, specifications, and performance.
Award will be based on best value to the Government in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract nor does it obligate the government to pay for any proposal preparation costs.
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