R--ISDRA FEE COLLECTION SERVICES 2026-2027
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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) El Centro Field Office has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Fee Collection Services at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) in Imperial County, CA. This unrestricted opportunity seeks a contractor to manage permit sales and fee collection. Quotes are due by May 26, 2026, 10 a.m. PT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for fee collection and permit sales. Key services include developing and maintaining a website for online sales, providing customer service, managing third-party vendors, handling secure cash transactions, and staffing two ranger stations (Buttercup and Cahuilla) from mid-October through mid-April, with extended holiday hours. The scope also includes base year fee collection, roving sales, and wash road sales.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS: 721211 (Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds)
- Period of Performance: Base period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with four 12-month option periods extending through June 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Wage Determination: Incorporates WD 2015-5607, Revision 29.
- Special Clauses: Includes RFO 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors."
- Incentive: A performance incentive of up to $45,000 is offered for selling 94% or more of permits off-site.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: May 7, 2026
- Quotes Due: May 26, 2026, 10 a.m. PT, via email to lehlinger@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation: Best value source selection, with Technical Capability and Past Performance significantly more important than Price. Evaluation criteria include technical approach, quality control, experience, past performance, and price.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.
- Required Attachments: Bidders must complete a Price Schedule and provide past performance references using the provided template.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is a follow-on to contract 140L0621C0019. An amendment (0001) updated the Wage Determination and added a DEI clause, while also clarifying requirements for secure storage and vehicle security for passes/permits. Visitation statistics for the ISDRA are provided to aid in resource planning.