Z--GAOA SOAP GULCH ROAD

Amendment / Modification

This amendment incorporates the following changes to the solicitation:

• Extends the solicitation due date to June 22, 2026, 1:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Extends the question due date to June 15, 2026, 1:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Includes the sign-in sheet from the site visit.

• Provides Questions received from interested offerors and the associated Answers.

• Solicitation due date

• Question due date

• Site Visit Sign-In Sheet

• Questions and Answers

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to June 22, 2026.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been extended to June 15, 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically for Highway Construction Projects in Montana Statewide. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for various labor classifications on federal or federally funded construction projects in the specified area.

• Labor Classifications: Details wage rates and fringes for specific trades such as Carpenter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Diver, Electrician, Ironworker, Laborer (with detailed group descriptions), Line Construction, Painter, and Power Equipment Operator (with detailed group descriptions).
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining requirements for federal contractors.
• Wage Determination Identifiers: Explains the meaning of various identifiers used in wage determinations (Union Rate, Union Average Rate, Survey Rate, State Adopted Rate).
• Appeals Process: Provides information on the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must use this document to understand the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for laborers and mechanics employed on the project. This information is crucial for accurately calculating labor costs in their proposals and ensuring compliance with federal labor laws. Failure to adhere to these wage determinations can lead to contract violations.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains detailed drawings and specifications for the "Soap Gulch Road Re-surfacing and Re-construction" project. It serves as a critical reference for bidders to understand the physical scope, design elements, and construction requirements.

• General Notes: Outlines contractor responsibilities, compliance with laws, verification of site conditions, utility locations, and coordination requirements. It also specifies a 90-calendar day completion period.
• Project Location: Maps and directions to the project site in Silver Bow County, Montana.
• Sheet List: An index of all included drawings and their content.
• Roadway Sections: Details typical cross-sections for single-lane and two-lane roadways, including variations with and without ditches, and turnout areas.
• Drainage Structures: Drawings and specifications for culverts (various sizes and types), open-top surface water deflectors, rolling drain dips, water bars, and rock fill fords.
• Retaining Walls: Detailed instructions for the construction of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls using welded wire.
• Fencing: Specifications for buck and pole fences.
• Cattle Guards & Kiosks: Details for cattle guard installation, pre-cast bases, bypass gates, and government-furnished kiosk installation.
• Signing: Typical installation details for road signing.
• Work Lists & Quantities: Detailed breakdowns of pay items, quantities, and specific tasks for both Road 0105 and Road 0115.

This document is essential for bidders to accurately estimate costs, develop a construction plan, and understand the technical requirements of the project. It details the specific types of work, materials, and construction methods required for the road re-surfacing and re-construction, including drainage, grading, structural elements, and safety features.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "Supplemental Specifications to FP-14 For Soap Gulch Road Re-Surfacing and Re-Construction," modifies and supplements the Federal Highway Administration's "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14, U.S. Customary Units." These supplemental specifications are intended to make the FP-14 specifications more applicable to BLM's low or very low volume roads and rural construction environments, often by reducing complexity, limiting testing, and loosening tolerances.

• Applicability: The document details changes to the standard FP-14 specifications. Bidders must use these supplemental specifications in conjunction with the FP-14 and the contract's bid schedule.
• Usage Guidance: It explains how to use the FP-14 specifications with the supplemental specifications, noting that if a section is listed in the supplemental specifications, it modifies or replaces the FP-14 section. If a section is not listed, the FP-14 specification applies in its entirety.
• Specific Modifications: The document outlines numerous changes and replacements to various sections of the FP-14 specifications, covering topics such as:
  • Definitions (e.g., Bid, Bidder, Contract Time, Notice to Proceed)
  • Control of Work (e.g., submittals for riprap and kiosks)
  • Control of Material (e.g., use of material found in the work)
  • Acceptance of Work (e.g., conformity with contract requirements, visual inspection)
  • Measurement and Payment (e.g., decimal accuracy of quantities, mobilization payment)
  • Construction Survey and Staking (detailed requirements and tolerances)
  • Contractor Quality Control (qualifications for QCM and testers)
  • Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Public Traffic (temporary closures, traffic control devices)
  • Clearing and Grubbing, Excavation and Embankment, Structure Excavation and Backfill
  • Compaction methods and tolerances
  • Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls
  • Aggregate specifications
  • Roadside Improvement Material

This document is critical for bidders as it details the specific modifications and requirements that supersede or supplement the standard FP-14 specifications. Understanding these changes is essential for accurately estimating costs, developing a compliant technical proposal, and executing the work according to the contract's precise terms. Bidders must carefully review all modified sections to ensure full compliance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Soap Gulch Road Re-Surfacing and Re-Construction" project located in Silver Bow County, Montana. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking quotes for approximately 9 miles of road maintenance, including clearing and grubbing, road reconstruction, widening, drainage improvements, dip construction, culvert installation, and turnout construction. The project aims to correct drainage deficiencies and improve road width for better long-term performance and access.

• Road maintenance including clearing and grubbing (brushing).

• Road reconstruction and widening to meet required standards.

• Drainage improvements, dip construction, culvert installation, and turnout construction.

• Correction of existing drainage deficiencies.

• Ensuring compliance with road width requirements.

• Contract Type: Construction, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $350,000.

• NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction).

• Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million.

• Period of Performance: Overall period from award through August 31, 2027. Construction work is restricted between August 31, 2026, and January 1, 2027.

• Quote Submission Deadline: May 20, 2026, by 1300 (hour) local time.

• Questions Due Date: May 15, 2026, at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible firm whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Prior Demonstrated Experience is significantly more important than cost or price.

• Submission Instructions: Quotes must be submitted electronically to jorge_alvarez@ios.doi.gov. Three volumes are required: Required Documentation, Prior Demonstrated Experience, and Pricing.

• This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Contact for inquiries: Jorge Alvarez, Contract Specialist.

• A site visit is strongly urged. An organized site visit is scheduled for May 12, 2026.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).