Z--Red Mountain Road Upgrade 2026
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the Red Mountain Road Upgrade 2026 project. This effort involves upgrading 12 miles of a rural, dirt, and aggregate-surfaced road in a steep, mountainous setting. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project focuses on site-specific upgrades at 12 locations along Red Mountain Road. Key tasks include:
- Culvert replacements.
- Installation of rocked drivable rolling dips and critical dips.
- Rock armoring of culvert fill slopes and inlet areas.
- Installation of rock base material on delineated road segments. Two additional sites are provided as additive line items for potential extra work. The contractor will be responsible for preparing the roadway for equipment access, including road brushing and smoothing. Existing drainage features should not be disturbed without COR approval. The BLM will stake and/or flag individual treatment sites prior to work commencement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Maintenance Of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, 00:00 UTC
- Published: March 17, 2026, 21:16 UTC
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research purposes to identify qualified small businesses capable of performing the required road upgrade work and to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government to award a contract. Interested parties should review the full description for detailed requirements.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: John Cabral
- Email: jcabral@blm.gov
- Phone: 707-438-5293