Z--BESSEMER MINE ROAD O&M

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