Z--GAOA FINALE DAM RECONSTRUCTION

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation 140L0625R0015 makes the following changes:

• Extends the proposal due date to January 14, 2026, 2:00 PM MT.

• Adds three new attachments:

  • Attachment 11: A0002 140L0625R0015 Continuation Pages (37 pages), with revisions highlighted in orange.
  • Attachment 12: A0002 Questions Answers (6 pages).
  • Attachment 13: A0002 Site_visit Roster_Signed (2 pages).

• Proposal due date.

• New attachments added to the solicitation.

• The deadline for proposal submission has been extended to January 14, 2026.

• Bidders should review the newly added attachments for updated information and requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the Finale Dam Reconstruction project in Valley County, MT. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a firm-fixed-price, single-award construction contract.

• Dam reconstruction work as detailed in the "Finale Dam Specifications / January 2025" and associated drawings.

• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Submission of a Quality Control and Safety Plan within 10 days of award.

• Adherence to specific work hour restrictions (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Mon-Fri) and prohibition of construction activity from January 1 to July 15 to protect sage grouse and migratory birds.

• Preservation of historical and archeological data.

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

• Magnitude: $1M - $5M.

• NAICS Code: 237990.

• Size Standard: $45M.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but completion is required within 431 calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed.

• Site Visit: December 3, 2025, 1 PM Local Time.

• Questions Due Date: December 12, 2025, 2 PM Mountain Time.

• Proposal Due Date: January 7, 2026 (extended to January 14, 2026), 2 PM Mountain Time.

• Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Trade-off Process, considering non-price factors (Experience, Schedule, Past Performance) and Price. Non-price factors are of approximate equal importance when compared to price.

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

• Offerors must comply with FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, requiring at least 85% of the contract performance cost (excluding materials) to be performed by the prime contractor or similarly situated subcontractors for general construction.

• Key contacts are Max Petersen (Contract Specialist) and Greetchen Jeremie (Contracting Officer).

• Payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Site Inspection Tour/Prebid Conference Record for Solicitation No. 140L0625R0015, titled "GAOA Finale Dam Reconstruction." It records the attendees and details of a site inspection and pre-bid conference held on December 3, 2025.

• Lists the Solicitation Number, Title, Date & Time, and Meeting Place.
• Includes a roster of attendees, their firms, city/state, and phone numbers.
• Records questions asked and responses given (indicated as "Attached").
• Notes whether a complete site inspection tour was made.
• Signed by Josh Helm, COR, on December 3, 2025.

This record provides a list of companies and individuals who attended the site inspection/pre-bid conference. It may indicate potential competitors or partners. The "Attached" notation for questions and answers suggests that further clarification documents may be available or were distributed at the event, which could be crucial for understanding the solicitation requirements.

Amendment / Modification

• The site visit date has been changed from November 3, 2025, to December 3, 2025.

• The proposal due date has been corrected to the year 2026 (previously 2025).

• Attachment 1, "B08_140L0625R0015 Cont. Pages FINALv3," has revisions indicated by red text and a change bar on the left side.

• Section L 52.236-27 (b) regarding the site visit date.

• Proposal due date.

• Attachment 1 (B08_140L0625R0015 Cont. Pages FINALv3).

• The proposal due date has been extended to 2026.

• Bidders should note the updated site visit date and review the revised attachment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the MT, GAOA Finale Dam Reconstruction project. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking proposals for a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract for "Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction" in Valley County, MT. The estimated magnitude of the contract is between $1M and $5M.

• The document outlines various sections including Solicitation/Contract Form, Bid Schedule, Specifications/Drawings, Packaging and Marking, Inspection and Acceptance, Deliveries or Performance, Contract Administration Data, Special Contract Requirements, Contract Clauses, List of Attachments, Representations/Certifications, Instructions/Conditions/Notices to Offerors, and Evaluation Factors for Award.

• Specific requirements include adherence to work hours, fire danger season regulations, drawing specifications, preservation of historical/archeological data, and submission of quality control and safety plans within 10 days of award.

• Limitations on Subcontracting require the prime contractor to perform at least 15% of the contract cost.

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

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but Section F mentions commencement within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and completion within 431 calendar days.

• Estimated Value: $1M - $5M (FAR Magnitude).

• Site Visit: December 3, 2025, 1 PM Local Time.

• Questions Due Date: December 12, 2025, 2 PM Mountain Time.

• Proposal Due Date: January 7, 2026, 2 PM Mountain Time.

• Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process, considering non-price factors (Experience, Schedule, Past Performance) and Price. Non-price factors are of approximate equal importance, and combined, are of approximate equal importance when compared to price.

• SET-ASIDE: Total Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 237990.

• Size Standard: $45M.

• The document includes a comprehensive list of contract clauses incorporated by reference and by full text.

• Specific attachments include Finale Dam Specifications, Drawings, Fence Specifications, Wage Determination, Price Breakout, Limitations on Subcontracting Breakout, Experience Project Data Sheet, Past Performance Questionnaires, and RFI Form.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "MT, GAOA Finale Dam Reconstruction" project, located in Valley County, Montana. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is procuring construction services for dam reconstruction and fence relocation. The contract type is Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract.

• Reconstruction of the GAOA Dam.

• Relocation of the GAOA Dam fence.

• Construction of dams.

• The project requires adherence to specific work hours, safety and quality control plans, and federal holidays.

• Prohibition of construction activity and surface disturbance from January 1 to July 15 to protect sage grouse.

• Compliance with historical and archeological data preservation.

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

• FAR Magnitude: $1M - $5M.

• NAICS Code: 237990.

• Size Standard: $45M.

• Period of Performance: 431 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

• Performance Bond: 100% of the original contract price.

• Payment Bond: 100% of the original contract price.

• Proposal Submittal Information:

  • Site Visit: December 3, 2025, 1 PM Local Time.
  • Questions Due Date: December 12, 2025, 2 PM Mountain Time.
  • Proposal Due Date: January 7, 2025, 2 PM Mountain Time.

• Evaluation Factors: The Government will use a Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process. Evaluation will consider Technical Proposal, Past Performance, and Price. Non-price factors (Experience, Schedule, Past Performance) are of approximate equal importance. Overall, price is an evaluation factor, and non-price factors combined are of approximate equal importance when compared to price.

• SET-ASIDE: Total Small Business.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DIAR clauses covering various aspects of the contract, including labor standards, environmental considerations, and reporting requirements.

• Specific attachments include Finale Dam Specifications, Finale Dam Drawings, Finale Fence Specifications, Finale Fence Drawings, Wage Determination, Price Breakout, Limitations on Subcontracting Breakout, Experience Project Data Sheet, Past Performance Questionnaires, and RFI Form.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet detailing the "Limitations on Subcontracting Breakout" for Solicitation Number 140L0625R0015 - GAOA Finale Dam Reconstruction. It is intended to help bidders track and report on their compliance with the limitations on subcontracting clause, specifically FAR 52.219-14(e)(3) or (4).

• Solicitation Number: 140L0625R0015 - GAOA Finale Dam Reconstruction
• Type of Set Aside: Total Small Business
• Performance Period: 431 Days After NTP
• Required Self-Performance: 0.15 (15%)
• Fields for tracking:
  • Total Amount Proposed
  • Total Material Cost
  • Self Performed Labor
  • Total Amount Paid to Small Business Subcontractors (SSS)
  • Total Amount Paid to Large Business Subcontractors (LBS)
  • Total Labor Cost
• Limitation on Subcontracting Percentage Calculation: (Total Labor Cost - Total Amount Paid to LBS Companies) / Total Labor Cost

Bidders must use this form to demonstrate compliance with the "Total Small Business" set-aside requirement. The required self-performance percentage is 15%. Bidders need to accurately fill in the proposed amounts, costs, and labor figures to ensure their calculated Limitation on Subcontracting Percentage is greater than the required 15% to be compliant with the solicitation terms.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed drawings and specifications for various components of the "2025 Finale Fence" project in Valley County, Montana, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It serves as a technical reference for bidders to understand the construction requirements for the fence.

• Area Reference Map: Shows the general location of the project.
• Work Area Map: Details the specific location of "Work Area #1" for the fence.
• Fence Components: Includes detailed diagrams and specifications for:
  • Typical 4 Wire Fence (Line Panels, End Panels, Panels at Minor Depression)
  • Typical Wire Gate (Type A)
  • Corner Panels (3-Post and 5-Post Type II)
  • Fence-Drainage Crossing (Type-A Modified)
  • Cattle Guard Foundation (Type II)
• Materials and Construction: Specifies details such as post types (wood/steel), wire gauge and type, spacing, depth of posts, and requirements for gates and cattle guards.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate costs, plan construction methods, and ensure compliance with BLM standards for the "2025 Finale Fence" opportunity. It outlines the specific materials, dimensions, and assembly details required for all fence components.

Technical Specifications

This document provides detailed technical specifications for the Finale Dam Reconstruction project in Valley County, Montana. It outlines the requirements for various aspects of the reconstruction, including:

• General Requirements: Project overview, contractor use of premises, protection of existing utilities and structures, site access, livestock management, field offices, and required submittals.
• Sitework: Demolition, clearing, riprap placement, earth dam construction, geosynthetics, outlet works, and restoration/topsoiling.
• Concrete: Specifications for cast-in-place concrete, including materials, mix designs, placement, formwork, reinforcement, joints, finishing, and curing.
• Metals: Requirements for miscellaneous metal fabrications such as gratings, trashracks, vent pipes, and framing.
• Appendices: Includes a Geotechnical Testing Summary with test pit logs and laboratory results, and Original Drawings.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it details the technical requirements, materials, and construction methods for the dam reconstruction. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the scope of work, performance standards, and quality control measures necessary for successful project execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire intended for use by the client/owner to evaluate a contractor's performance on a previous project. Bidders are expected to provide this questionnaire to their references for completion.

• Contractor Information: Fields for the company name, address, DUNS number, and point of contact.
• Contract Information: Details of the contract being referenced, including project title, contract number, type, price, award and completion dates, project location, and a brief scope of work description.
• Reference Information: Fields for the name, position, organization, contact details, signature, and date of the individual completing the questionnaire.
• Evaluation Areas: Sections for rating the contractor's performance in Quality, Schedule & Time Management, Pricing and Payments, Management, and Regulatory Compliance. Each area includes specific questions and definitions for ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable).
• Overall Recommendation & Comments: A final section for an overall recommendation and summary comments.
• Return Instructions: Specifies the return deadline (September 1, 2025, 1400 MDT) and the contact person (Max Petersen, Contract Specialist, Bureau of Land Management).

This questionnaire is crucial for bidders to understand the past performance evaluation criteria. Bidders should proactively identify suitable references and ensure they can provide detailed and positive feedback. The completed questionnaires will be used by the government to assess the bidder's past performance, which is often a significant factor in contract award decisions. Bidders should also review the evaluation criteria to tailor their proposals and highlight relevant past experiences.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a form or template related to Solicitation 140L0625R0015, "Finale Dam Reconstruction GAOA MT." It is structured to capture inquiries or questions from potential bidders regarding the solicitation, drawings, or specifications.

• The form includes columns for 'Inquiry number,' 'Solicitation / Drawing / Spec / Other,' 'Section/ Sheet/ Page,' 'Question,' and 'Government Response.'
• It is designed to facilitate the submission of questions and the recording of government answers.

This document is relevant to bidders as it provides a structured method for submitting questions and receiving official responses from the government regarding the "Finale Dam Reconstruction GAOA MT" opportunity. It is likely intended to be used during a pre-solicitation or solicitation period to clarify requirements or address bidder concerns.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a "Cover Sheet and Sheet Index" for the Finale Detention Dam Reconstruction project. It serves as a table of contents for all drawings associated with the project.

• Project Title: FINALE DETENTION DAM RECONSTRUCTION
• Location: VALLEY COUNTY, MONTANA
• Field Office: GLASGOW FIELD OFFICE
• Drawing Index: A comprehensive list of all drawing sheets, including sheet number, drawing title, and the corresponding CAD file name.
• Approvals: Signatures and dates from design engineers and approving authorities.

This document provides an overview of the project's scope as represented by the set of drawings. Bidders can use the sheet index to quickly identify specific areas of the project that drawings cover, such as site plans, embankment details, outlet works, and spillway improvements. It helps in understanding the overall documentation package for the reconstruction project.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically for heavy construction projects in Valley County, Montana. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for various labor classifications under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, as applicable to federal contracts.

• Applicability: Details when Executive Order 14026 or 13658 applies based on contract award or renewal dates.
• Minimum Wage Rates: Lists specific hourly minimum wage rates for various trades, including Electricians, Power Equipment Operators (with zone definitions), Ironworkers, and Carpenters.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies applicable fringe benefit rates for each trade.
• Executive Order Notes: Provides information on paid sick leave requirements under Executive Order 13706 and clarifies the applicability of Executive Order 14026 to certain states.
• Appeals Process: Outlines the procedures for appealing wage determination decisions.

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

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an 'Experience Project Data Sheet' intended for bidders to provide detailed information about their past construction and/or design projects. It serves as a template for bidders to demonstrate relevant experience to the government.

• Project Identification: Allows bidders to specify if the experience is for General Construction or Design, and to list multiple projects (CON #1-5, DESIGN #1-5).
• Offeror Information: Requires firm name, address, phone, DUNS number, and point of contact.
• Role in Project: Bidders must indicate if they acted as a Prime Contractor, Sub Contractor, Joint Venture, or Other, and specify the percentage of work performed.
• Contract Details: Includes fields for contract number, title, location, owner, and point of contact for the project.
• Project Dates: Requires award and completion dates.
• Type of Work: Checkboxes for New Construction, Renovation, Repair, Alteration, or Other.
• Contract/Task Order Type: Checkboxes for Firm-Fixed Price, Cost/Time and Material, or Other.
• Construction Project Specifics (Block 7): Details award amount, final price, and contract types (Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, IDIQ, etc.).
• Design Project Specifics (Block 8): Details A/E Design Fee, Total Construction Value, and contract types (Design-Build, RFP Development, Engineering Services, etc.).
• Project Description (Block 9): Requires a detailed description of the project and its relevancy to the RFP requirements, including significant features, square footage, and construction methods. For Design-Build, it requires a description of the design effort.
• Self-Performed Work (Block 10): Requires a detailed description of the work the bidder's firm self-performed.
• Other Information (Block 11): A section for any additional relevant information.

This form is crucial for bidders to document and present their qualifications and past performance. Completing this accurately and thoroughly will help the government assess the bidder's capability to successfully perform the work described in the solicitation. Bidders must carefully detail projects that align with the requirements of the current opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Schedule of Items" for the GAOA FINALE DAM RECONSTRUCTION project. It details the breakdown of costs for the base bid and an additive bid, providing quantities and unit prices for various construction tasks and materials.

Base Bid Items:

• Mobilization & Preparatory Work
• Site Clearing & Restoration
• Existing Outlet Works Demolition
• Common Excavation
• Muck Excavation
• Compacted Embankment
• Lime Amended Embankment
• Filter Sand
• Drain Gravel
• Road Gravel
• Outlet Works Tower and Inlet Structure
• Outlet Works Conduit
• Stilling Basin
• New Riprap Slope Protection
• Water Control/Dewatering
• Stabilization Fabric
• General Construction Operations

Additive 1 Bid Items:

• Barbed Wire Fence (4-Wire)
• Barbed Wire End Panel (Type II)
• Barbed Wire Stress Panel
• Five-Post Barbed Wire Corner Panel (Type II)
• Barbed Wire Gate (4-Wire)
• Drainage Crossing (Type A)
• Fence Removal
• CattleGuard Removal and Installation

Note: Quantities are not guaranteed and are subject to measurement and payment as defined in Section 01150.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the cost structure of the project. It outlines the specific items and quantities for which pricing is required, enabling vendors to prepare a detailed and competitive bid. It also details potential additive items that could increase the overall contract value.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "Att_3_Finale_Fence_Specs.pdf", contains the specifications for the "2025 FINALE FENCE" project. It details the requirements for site work, including wire fences, gates, fence removal, and cattle guards.

• Division 1: General Requirements (Section 01009): Outlines general information, references, definitions, submittal procedures, certificates of conformance, quality assurance, delivery, storage, handling, project/site conditions, environmental considerations, and sequencing.
• Division 1: Government-Furnished Property (Section 01019): Specifies materials to be furnished by the Government, including a Project Monument, Gate Closure Devices, and Cattle Guard components (grids, bases, wings).
• Division 2: Site Work (Section MT02834): Details specifications for Wire Fences and Gates, including materials (barbed wire, barbless wire, wood and steel posts, fence stays, gates, fasteners), wood treatment practices, and execution requirements for preparation and installation.
• Division 2: Fence Removal, Relocation (Section 02837): Covers the removal of existing fences and appurtenances, with removed materials becoming the contractor's property for disposal.
• Division 2: Welded Steel Cattle Guards (Section 02881): Specifies the installation of Government-furnished cattle guard grids and accessories on pre-cast concrete bases, including preparation, installation, and measurement/payment details.
• Work Data Sheet: Provides specific dimensions and details for wire fences, gates, corner panels, and drainage crossings.

This document is critical for bidders as it contains the technical specifications and requirements for the fencing and cattle guard work. It outlines the materials, installation methods, site conditions, and specific tasks involved in the "2025 FINALE FENCE" opportunity. Bidders must review these specifications to accurately estimate costs, develop a technical approach, and ensure compliance with all requirements.