Red Mountain Road Upgrade 2026
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the Red Mountain Road Upgrade 2026 project. This is a construction contract for highway, street, and bridge improvements along 12 miles of Red Mountain Road in Mendocino County, CA. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 15, 2026, at 3 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive road upgrading work, including construction, road drainage treatments, and water quality control. Contractors must provide a construction plan, a project schedule in Gantt format, and a traffic control plan. Personnel are required to possess relevant skills for site work in steep, remote terrain. Specific specifications and drawings are incorporated by reference and detailed in Section J attachments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract
- Magnitude: $500,000.00 - $1,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: 100 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
- Estimated Start: June 1, 2026
- Estimated Completion: October 15, 2026
- Published: April 14, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due: May 15, 2026, 3 PM PDT
- Questions Due: April 30, 2026, 3 PM PDT
- Site Visit: April 27, 2026, 10 AM PDT
- Submission: Electronically in three volumes: Required Documentation, Technical Approach/Capabilities, and Pricing.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Eligibility
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes numerous contract clauses and provisions. Key attachments are the SOW Red Mountain, Wage Determination, and Red Mtn Road Bid Sheet.