Z--BESSEMER MINE ROAD O&M

The solicitation 140L1226R0003, issued by the Department of the Interior’s California State Office under the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), seeks bids for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of Bessemer Mine Road. This firm-fixed-price, total small business set-aside contract requires the successful contractor to complete all work, including punch list items and final site cleanup, within 14 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The work is to be performed primarily at the BLM-CA Barstow Field Office jurisdiction and governed by the detailed Statement of Work (SOW) in Attachment 1. The project demands strict adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards, with special emphasis on working within defined hours, compliance during fire and nesting seasons, and limitations on subcontracting to ensure prime contractor involvement of at least 25% of work costs. The contractor must also submit a Safety and Quality Control Plan within 10 days of award before commencement. Evaluation of proposals follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability is assessed through factors such as the construction plan, project schedule, and personnel qualifications relevant to the remote and challenging terrain. Proposals failing to meet technical standards are eliminated regardless of price. Pricing evaluation considers reasonableness and subcontracting limitations but only after technical acceptability. The contract specifies inspection and acceptance will be conducted onsite by the Government’s Contracting Officer or designated representative following FAR construction inspection provisions. Invoicing is to be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and all proposals must be submitted electronically by June 15, 2026. No packaging, marking, or FOB terms are applicable, and no contract value is specified in the solicitation documents. Communication and submission of proposals are centralized through the contracting office in Sacramento, CA, with a designated primary point of contact provided for queries.