MT DAR MALM 2026(1), Defense Access Roads FY 2026

The contract for MT DAR MALM 2026(1), Defense Access Roads FY 2026, is a sealed bid solicitation issued by the Department of Transportation’s Western Federal Lands Division under solicitation number 69056726B000004, with a response deadline of July 21, 2026. It is structured as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, restricted exclusively to small business concerns and designated under NAICS code 237310 for heavy and civil engineering construction. Work is to be performed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Judith Basin County, Montana, with the place of performance listed as Great Falls, Montana. The project involves roadway reconditioning, aggregate surfacing and stabilization, subexcavation, and drainage improvements across multiple access roads, with contractors required to select and bid on one of six defined scope schedules ranging from 18.05 to 52.12 miles. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis to the responsible bidder whose proposal is most advantageous to the government, with evaluation based solely on price and price-related factors without discussions. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes by 2:00 p.m. local time, accompanied by a bid guarantee of 20 percent of the bid price or $3 million, whichever is less, in the form of a bid bond, certified check, cashier’s check, postal money order, or irrevocable letter of credit. Required documentation includes the SF 1442, Authority to Sign, Bid Schedule, and complete representations and certifications submitted via SAM.gov prior to the deadline. Compliance with federal regulations is extensive, including adherence to the Buy American Act, prevailing wage requirements under Davis-Bacon, and equal opportunity standards for workers with disabilities. Contractors must provide a Quality Control Plan for each work feature, designate a Quality Control Manager who is physically present on-site with authority to halt non-compliant work, and submit Certified Daily Reports within 24 hours of work completion. All materials must be certified as free from noxious weeds and invasive plants, with certifications submitted to the Contracting Officer at least seven days prior to use. Invoicing must be done through the DOT’s DELPHI system, unless a waiver is granted, and payments require detailed invoices including contractor information, contract number, work description, payment terms, contact for defective invoices, and TIN or E