Z--Red Mountain Road Upgrade 2026
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), California State Office, Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the Red Mountain Road Upgrade 2026 project. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a contractor to perform highway, street, and bridge maintenance, focusing on road drainage improvements and culvert replacements along 12 miles of Red Mountain Road in Mendocino County, California. The contract is a Firm Fixed-Price, Single Award with an estimated magnitude between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Proposals are due by May 18, 2026, at 1700 Local Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The project involves site-specific upgrades at 12 locations, including the replacement of aging and failing culverts, installation of rocked drivable rolling dips and critical dips, rock armoring of culvert fill slopes and inlet areas, and aggregate base installation on delineated road segments. Two additional sites are included as additive line items for potential extra work. The contractor is responsible for roadway preparation, including brushing and smoothing. Work must conform to specified typical diagrams and Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality protection. Key materials include Aluminized, Type 2 corrugated metal pipes of specific gauges, and various rock types (6"-24" rip rap, 1.5" angular road base). The contractor must provide all materials (except limited government-furnished rock), water for compaction, and traffic control. Environmental controls are mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Single Award.
- FAR Magnitude: $500,000.00 - $1,000,000.00.
- Period of Performance: 100 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. All work must occur between May 15 and October 15 due to permitting requirements.
- Estimated Start: June 1, 2026.
- Estimated Completion: October 15, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 237310, $45M size standard).
- Published: May 8, 2026 (latest amendment).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 18, 2026, 1700 Local Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: All proposals and bid bonds must be submitted via email.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Required Submissions: Proposals in three volumes (Required Documentation, Technical Approach/Capabilities, Pricing). Offerors must acknowledge all amendments by submitting a signed SF30.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to General Decision Number CA20260004 for prevailing wage rates in Mendocino County and factor these into their cost proposals.
Contact
For inquiries, contact John Cabral at jcabral@blm.gov or 707-438-5293.