INDIAN WELLS CYN RD O&M
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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), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) road repair services on the Indian Wells Canyon Road in Kern County, CA. This project, funded by FHWA ERFO, addresses significant erosion caused by Tropical Storm Hilary. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Priced, Single Award Construction Contract. Proposals are due June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials for road O&M. Key tasks include:
- Site Preparation: Clearing debris, grading the road to ensure proper water runoff (max 2% cross slope), scarifying and moisture-conditioning existing surfaces, balancing cut and fill using native material, and establishing rolling dips. New road grade must not exceed existing.
- Placement & Compaction: Spreading native fill in 6-8 inch lifts, watering for compaction, and using a roller compactor to achieve proper density. The final road width will be 22 ft (+/-).
- Environmental Considerations: Dust control, minimizing site disturbance, proper disposal of waste, and hazardous material management.
- Traffic Control: Complying with jurisdictional requirements, protecting existing site improvements, maintaining public and emergency access, and providing alternate routes if necessary.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Construction Contract.
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026 (45 calendar days for O&M work).
- Price Magnitude: $250,000.00 - $500,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction).
- Size Standard: $45 Million.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Place of Performance: Indian Wells Canyon Road (off Hwy 14), Kern County, CA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: June 15, 2026, at 3 PM PDT.
- Site Visit: June 3, 2026, at 11 AM PDT. Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend and coordinate with BLM.
- Questions Due Date: June 5, 2026, at 3 PM PDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically to jcabral@ios.doi.gov.
- Required Submissions: Three volumes: Required Documentation, Technical Approach/Capabilities, and Pricing. An equipment list is also required.
- Award Selection Process: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Post-Award Requirement: Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 days of award.
Key Attachments
The solicitation includes a detailed Statement of Work (SOW), a Bid Schedule with base and option items (Mob/De-mob, Traffic Control, Road O&M), and a General Decision Number (GDN) for prevailing wages (CA20260020) for construction projects in Inyo, Kern, and Mono counties, California.