Y--GAOA GILA BOX DAY USE SITES PHASE II

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for construction work at Gila Box Day Use Sites in Arizona. The resulting contract will be a firm-fixed-price, single-award contract. The project is identified as GAOA Gila Box Day Use Site Improvements Phase II.

• Construction of recreation facilities (non-building).

• Specific details regarding specifications, drawings, and contract documents are available on http://www.sam.gov.

• The period of performance is from May 1, 2026, to December 27, 2026.

• Delivery is required within 240 days after Notice to Proceed.

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

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the size standard is $45M.

• NAICS Code: 237990.

• Site Visit: April 1, 2026, at 8:30 AM local time.

• Questions Due Date: April 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Bid Opening: April 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time via teleconference.

• Sealed Bid Due Date: April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the POCs listed in G-4.

• Award Basis: Lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible bidder. No trade-offs will be conducted.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business.

• Eligibility Restriction: Firms involved in the development of the project's design or specifications are ineligible to receive an award.

• The solicitation uses Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) clauses.

• Bidders must perform at least 15% of the cost of the contract with their own employees (Limitations on Subcontracting).

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required (100% of the original contract price).

• Construction wage rate requirements are applicable and current prevailing wage determinations are included.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This Excel file, titled 'Attachment_6_Day_Use_Sites_Phase_2_RFI_Form.xlsx', appears to be a form or attachment related to a Request for Information (RFI) for the GAOA Gila Box Day Use Sites Improvement Phase 2 project (Solicitation 140L0626B0003).

The document contains columns for 'Inquiry number', 'Solicitation / Drawing / SOW / Other', 'Section/ Sheet/ Page', 'Question', and 'Government Response'. This structure suggests it is intended for vendors to submit questions or inquiries regarding the solicitation, and for the government to provide responses.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it likely serves as the mechanism for submitting questions and receiving official clarifications about the solicitation. Bidders should review this form to understand the process for asking questions and to see any questions already submitted and answered by the government, which may provide insight into the project's requirements and potential areas of concern.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for "GAOA Gila Box Day Use Site Improvements Phase II" located in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area in Graham & Greenlee Counties, Arizona. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is procuring construction services for improvements to various day-use sites.

The project involves labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for improvements at several locations:

• Serna Cabin: Repair/replace perimeter steel railing; remove and replace information kiosk, picnic tables, and camp grills.

• Dry Canyon Boat Take-Out: Repair site trail, dirt road, and parking areas; install new railing; remove and replace informational kiosk; construct new trail from toilet building to overflow lot.

• Old Safford Bridge Picnic Area: Repair dirt road and parking area; remove and replace tables and grills.

• Spring Canyon Picnic Area: Repair site trail, dirt road, and parking area; replace railing; remove and replace shade structure, concrete picnic tables, and steel camp grills; install a second shade structure.

• West Entrance Overlook: Replace weathered information kiosk.

• Estimated Period of Performance: 240 calendar days after notice to proceed.

• NAICS Code: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.

• PSC Code: Y1PA - Construction of Recreation Facilities.

• Small Business Size Standard: $45M.

• Solicitation Issuance Date: Anticipated by the end of March 2026.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Exact date to be determined, but will be 30 days after the IFB issuance.

• Site Visit: Approximately 1-2 weeks after IFB issuance.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business. Only companies qualifying as a small business under the applicable size standard will be considered.

• Offerors must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and an active System for Award Management (SAM) profile.

• Nathan Roush, Contracting Officer (nroush@blm.gov)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a geotechnical evaluation report for the proposed Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (RNCA) Recreation Enhancements project in Graham and Greenlee Counties, Arizona. It assesses subsurface conditions to provide recommendations for design and construction.

• Scope of Services: Review of topographic information, soil surveys, geologic literature, aerial photographs, visual reconnaissance, drilling of eight exploratory soil borings (3-15 feet deep), laboratory testing (moisture content, dry density, gradation, Atterberg limits, consolidation, corrosivity), and report preparation.
• Site Description: Located in Graham and Greenlee Counties, Arizona, along the Gila River, within a 23,000-acre conservation area managed by the BLM.
• Project Description: Recreation enhancements along approximately 3 miles of the Gila River, covering about 12 acres. Improvements include shade structures, ramadas, vault toilets, aggregate parking lots and driveways, walking paths, site grading, drainage crossings with culverts, picnic tables, and information kiosks.
• Subsurface Conditions: Characterized by alluvial and residual soil deposits, underlain by formational material (conglomerate). Groundwater was not encountered in borings, but regional levels are around 30 feet.
• Geologic Hazards: No known active faults. The site is within the Upper Gila Land Subsidence Feature, with up to 4 cm of subsidence measured in the last 5 years. Land subsidence and earth fissures are not expected to constrain construction.
• Recommendations: Covers earthwork (site preparation, excavation, fill materials, subgrade preparation), seismic design, foundations, slab-on-grade, aggregate roadways, corrosion potential, concrete, and site drainage.

This report is crucial for bidders to understand the subsurface conditions, potential challenges during construction (e.g., excavation difficulties, soil properties for fill), and specific recommendations for foundation design, road construction, and site preparation. It provides essential geotechnical data that will influence construction methods, material selection, and overall project planning. Bidders should note that this report is for design purposes and may not provide sufficient data for an accurate bid; an independent evaluation is suggested.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (AZ20260054) for heavy construction in Apache, Graham, Greenlee, and Navajo Counties, Arizona. It specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications.

• General Decision Number: AZ20260054
• Superseded Decision Number: AZ20250054
• State: Arizona
• Construction Type: Heavy
• Counties: Apache, Graham, Greenlee, Navajo
• Publication Date: 01/02/2026
• Labor Classifications and Rates: Includes detailed rates and fringe benefits for various trades such as Electrician (various types), Power Equipment Operator (various types), Truck Driver (various types), Laborer (various types), Carpenter, Pipefitter-Steamfitter, and Welders.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, requiring contractors to provide paid sick leave.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022), establishing a minimum hourly wage for covered workers.
• Wage Determination Appeals Process: Outlines the procedures for appealing wage determinations.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for laborers and mechanics employed on federal construction projects in the specified counties. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs comply with these prevailing wage determinations to be compliant with contract requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Limitations on Subcontracting Breakout" for Solicitation Number 140L0626B0003, a Small Business set-aside. It details the requirements for self-performance based on FAR 52.219-14(e)(3) or (4).

• Solicitation Number: 140L0626B0003
• Type of Set-Aside: Small Business
• Performance Period: 240 days after Notice to Proceed
• Required Self-Performance: 0.15 (15%)
• Fields are provided to track:
  • 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: Calculated as (Total Labor Cost - Total Amount Paid to LBS Companies) / Total Labor Cost.

Bidders must use this form to document their compliance with the subcontracting limitations. To be compliant, the calculated "Limitation on Subcontracting Percentage" must be greater than the "Required Self-Performance" percentage (0.15). The form requires detailed cost breakdowns, including material costs, labor costs, and amounts paid to both small and large business subcontractors. Note that only first-tier small business subcontractors count towards meeting the limitation; second-tier subcontractors are counted as large business labor.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the scope of work for improvements at the Serna Cabin Picnic Area within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (RNCA).

• Replacement of existing site elements: This includes the perimeter steel railing, information kiosk, four picnic tables, and four camp grills.

• Site preparation: Regrading of the main driveway and overflow parking area, scarifying the surface to a depth of 6 inches, removing rocks and vegetation, and recompacting the area.

• Aggregate base installation: Application of a 5-inch compacted aggregate base to the driveway and parking areas.

• Trail rehabilitation: Re-grading of the existing gravel trail and construction of a new trail, both with a 2-inch compacted aggregate surface.

• Clearing and grubbing: A 10-foot width clearing for the new trail to ensure it is free of tree canopy.

• Aggregate base must be compacted to 98% of maximum dry density within 2% of optimum moisture content (ASTM D698).

• Concrete must meet specific strength, slump, and air content requirements.

• Contractors are responsible for their own material estimates and must coordinate with local BLM officials.

• The site is located in the western part of the RNCA, on Kearney Camp Road, approximately 0.9 miles from the Kearney Camp and Bonita Creek Road intersection.

• The document mentions a "Narrative of Improvements" dated October 2023 and revised by BLM on 3/26/2025, suggesting the project timeline is ongoing or recently completed.

• Contractors must use caution on narrow, gravel roads (Kearney Camp Road and Bonita Creek Road) to avoid damaging the roads.

• A Construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be followed, including containment and disposal of concrete washout and management of material storage areas.

• Contractors must engage a third-party testing agency for compaction, material, and concrete strength testing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the "Bid Schedule" and "Estimated Quantities" for the Gila Box Day Use Site Improvements Phase II project. It details the breakdown of estimated costs and quantities for various scopes of work across multiple locations.

• Bid Schedule: Outlines estimated construction costs for five distinct areas: Dry Canyon Boat Take Out, Serna Cabin Picnic Area, Old Safford Bridge Picnic Area, Spring Canyon Picnic Area, and West Entrance Overlook. Each area includes estimates for Mobilization/Site Preparation, Site Improvements, General Requirements, Mark Up's & Add-On's, and Escalation.
• Estimated Quantities: Provides a detailed list of specific items and their estimated quantities for each location. This includes materials like aggregate base topping, concrete, picnic tables, grills, kiosks, and site preparation tasks such as scarifying and recompaction.
• Mark Up's & Add-On's: Includes line items for Sales Tax, Bonds and Insurances, Overhead & Profit, Estimating Contingency, Location Factor (approx. 95 miles from Globe, AZ), and Escalation to 3rd Quarter 2026.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the scope and scale of the project. It provides the basis for developing their bids by outlining the estimated quantities of materials and labor required for each component of the site improvements across the specified locations. Bidders should use this information to prepare their pricing proposals, noting that the "Estimated quantities are for information purposes only, contractor is responsible for determining quantities."