Z--GAOA FINALE DAM RECONSTRUCTION

The GAOA Finale Dam Reconstruction project, managed by the Bureau of Land Management under the Department of the Interior, is a firm fixed price construction contract for heavy and civil engineering work in Valley County, Montana. The project scope includes the reconstruction of the Finale Detention Dam, involving dewatering, excavation, embankment reconstruction, concrete and metal works, and site reclamation, as well as the installation of approximately 1.4 miles of new fencing and the removal of 1.3 miles of old fencing. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990, with an estimated magnitude between 1 million and 5 million dollars. The performance period is 431 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with a requirement to commence work within 10 calendar days of that notice. Contractors must adhere to strict environmental and operational constraints, including a prohibition on construction and surface disturbance from January 1 to July 15 to protect migratory birds and sage grouse. Work hours are limited to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Award is based on a best value tradeoff process evaluating technical experience, schedule, past performance, and proposed price. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages in Valley County is required, and all payment requests must be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform. Technical execution is governed by detailed engineering drawings and specifications, with final acceptance conducted on-site by the government.