Producing Aggregate in Mount Ruben Quarry, BLM Med
Overview
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office, is soliciting proposals for aggregate production services at the Mount Ruben Quarry in the BLM Medford District, Oregon. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Services Contract. The project involves crushing and stockpiling aggregate, along with site restoration and environmental compliance. Responses are due by February 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Producing approximately 9,500 cubic yards of 1 1/2-inch minus crushed aggregate.
- Crushing approximately 8,000 cubic yards of previously shot rock.
- Furnishing all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, supplies, testing, and materials.
- Performing site clearing, removal of trees and brush, and movement of rock to the crushing site.
- Producing and stockpiling aggregate, ensuring proper access ways.
- Restoring disturbed Road 33-8-4.0 to an acceptable alignment.
- Adhering to environmental considerations, including noise restrictions near Northern Spotted Owl (NSO) habitat (March 1 - July 15), contouring disturbed areas, erosion control, and prohibiting soil disturbance in riparian areas.
- Implementing a Spill and Emergency Response and Clean-Up Plan.
- Complying with fire protection requirements, including specific tools and procedures during closed fire season.
- Providing a "work progress plan" detailing workforce and schedule.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract.
- Period of Performance: July 15, 2026, to October 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 212319 (Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees).
- Product Service Code: 5610 (Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk).
- Wage Determination: The U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5571, Revision 27) for the Service Contract Act applies to Jackson County, Oregon. Bidders must incorporate these minimum wage rates and fringe benefits into their labor cost estimations.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Responses must be emailed to blm_or_so_952_mail@blm.gov and babecker@blm.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price.
- Basis of Award: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, price considered.
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, at 21:00 UTC.
- Published Date: February 4, 2026.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2025-06. Key provisions include FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), 52.212-2 (Evaluation - Commercial Items), and 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions). Attachments provide further details, including the Service Contract Act Wage Determination, quarry inventory, water rights information, and environmental documentation.