Z--Red Mountain Road Upgrade 2026
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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, is soliciting proposals for the Red Mountain Road Upgrade 2026 project. This construction contract involves highway, street, and bridge improvements along 12 miles of Red Mountain Road in Mendocino County, California. The project aims to repair and upgrade road drainage infrastructure, comply with Clean Water Act requirements, and improve vehicular access. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 15, 2026, at 5 PM Local Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The project entails site-specific upgrades at 12 locations, including culvert replacements (various sizes and gauges of Aluminized Type 2 corrugated metal pipes), installation of rocked drivable rolling dips and critical dips, aggregate base installation (Class II 1.5" angular road base), road reshaping, and rock armoring of vulnerable fill slopes and culvert inlets/outlets. Road brushing and smoothing for equipment access are also required. Two additional sites are included as additive line items for potential extra work. The contractor must adhere to Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality protection.
Contract & Timeline
This is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), single-award contract with an estimated FAR Magnitude between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. The Period of Performance is 100 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work required to occur between May 15 and October 15, 2026, due to permitting requirements. The estimated start of performance is June 1, 2026, with an estimated completion by October 15, 2026. The NAICS Code is 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a Small Business Size Standard of $45M.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email by May 15, 2026, at 5 PM Local Pacific Time. Submissions should be in three volumes: Required Documentation, Technical Approach/Capabilities, and Pricing. The award selection process will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offerors must acknowledge Amendment 0002 by submitting a signed SF30.
Key Amendments & Notes
Amendment 0002, posted May 5, 2026, updated the Statement of Work (SOW) and provided responses to contractor questions. Key clarifications include: no specific compaction testing required (adhere to SOW, contractor supplies water), contractor responsibility for securing water sources and permits (except those secured by BLM), and permission for camping on BLM land with COR approval. The SOW was updated to reflect changes in culvert lengths and dimensions. The bid sheet (Attachment No. 3) is crucial for pricing. Wage Determination CA20260004 for California counties (Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino) specifies prevailing wage rates.
Contact Information
For questions, contact John Cabral at jcabral@blm.gov or 707-438-5293.