Z--PHILLIPS RESERVOIRS REPAIR

The contract pertains to the repair of Phillips Reservoirs in Phillips County, Montana, with primary work sites at Flintstone and Hump Reservoirs, under the Bureau of Land Management’s Montana State Office. The scope encompasses site clearing, 1,750 cubic yards of common excavation, 2,150 cubic yards of embankment construction, installation of erosion control mats compliant with ASTM D6460, riprap placement, and full site restoration including topsoil reapplication and revegetation using perennial seed mix. All work must adhere strictly to referenced specifications, including ASTM, AASHTO, and GSA standards, with embankments required to achieve 95% maximum dry density. The contract is a firm fixed-price arrangement with a total estimated value between $25,000 and $100,000, and performance is scheduled from August 17, 2026, to November 30, 2026, with work required to commence within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 60 days thereafter. Work hours are restricted to 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with mandatory compliance with state fire prevention laws during fire danger season and strict adherence to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for all barricades and signs. The contractor must immediately halt work and notify the Contracting Officer upon discovery of any historical or archaeological materials. Solicitation responses must be submitted electronically in three volumes via email to the Contracting Officer by the deadline of July 31, 2026, with Volume 2 limited to 15 pages. Evaluation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, prioritizing price as the primary factor, with past performance assessed only for the lowest-priced offeror to determine eligibility using an adjectival confidence rating system — a “No Confidence” rating disqualifies an offeror regardless of price. The contract mandates full compliance with FAR clauses covering inspection and warranty of construction, suspension of work, changes and changed conditions, government property, and whistleblower protections. All invoices must be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform, and no other invoicing systems are permitted. Packaging, marking, and preservation requirements are marked as not applicable, and no military standards apply, though ASTM and ECTC standards govern material performance. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237