IRA - Cave Gulch Road Maintenance
ID: 140L3624R0013Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTMONTANA STATE OFFICEBILLINGS, MT, 59101, USA

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS (Z1LB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5cec6b6b92ba4ca9a44b1a8b290e4ac4/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana State Office calls for proposals to maintain Cave Gulch Road in Granite County, Montana. BLM Road #4613 requires brushing, reconditioning, and culvert installation to improve drainage and road quality. This project, spanning about 3.21 miles, involves construction surveying and staking, with a quality control manager overseeing operations.

    The solicitation seeks experienced road maintenance contractors to bid on this small business set-aside project, offering a firm-fixed-price contract. With a focus on financial responsibility and past performance, the contract aims to enhance highway infrastructure, due for completion between October 2024 and August 2025. Contractors must provide detailed bids, including a financial health letter from their bank and references for similar past projects.

    The project has an estimated value of several million dollars and key deadlines include a 12th September 2024 bid submission date and a 12-day contract commencement window.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mundt, Christine
    (406) 896-5030
    cmundt@blm.gov
    Files
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    Attachment_1_-_Cave_Gulch_Road_Maintenance_Specifications.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks contractors for the Cave Gulch Road Maintenance project. This project involves maintaining BLM Road #4613, spanning about 3.21 miles. The primary focus is on roadwork, including brushing, reconditioning, and culvert installation, with the goal of enhancing drainage and overall road quality. Contractors will be responsible for performing construction surveying, staking, and calculating data for controlling the work. This includes setting stakes within specified tolerances and adjusting them as needed during the project. The work involves establishing control points, surveying culvert locations, and ensuring compliance with temporary traffic control requirements. The BLM requires the successful contractor to have a quality control manager experienced in construction and quality control on similar projects. The contractor must submit a quality control plan prior to commencement. The contract is expected to be a firm-fixed-price arrangement, with up to 25% of the total paid upon mobilization. Critical dates include a 30-day advance notice before starting and a temporary closure period of up to five days, followed by a minimum of two days when the road must be reopened. The projected timeline appears in the supplemental specifications. Evaluation of proposals will consider factors such as conformity with technical requirements, quality control plans, and past performance. The BLM encourages small businesses to apply.
    Attachment_10_-_DI-137_Release_of_Claims.pdf
    This file details a release of claims between the United States Department of the Interior and a contractor. The contractor agrees to furnish a comprehensive release of all claims, demands, and liabilities arising from a previously completed contract, in exchange for the final payment of the sum still due under the contract. This amount is specified in the document. The release covers all claims related to the contract, except for any explicitly excluded ones. The contractor's signature is required for the release to be valid, along with the signature of an authorized representative of the corporation, partnership, or individual entity. This is a standard legal document used in the settlement of contract matters, focusing on the resolution of financial liabilities and claims.
    Attachment_2_-_Cave_Gulch_Road_Maintenance_Drawings.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks contractors for the Cave Gulch Road Maintenance project in Western Montana. The objective is to enhance the road's condition and drainage system. This involves brushing, roadway reconditioning, and culvert installation. Contractors will clear and grub roadsides, construct drainage ditches and dips, and install culverts and catch basins. Specific requirements include FHA FP-14 specs for ditch construction and placing riprap and rock buttresses. The project spans roughly 7 miles, with key tasks outlined in detailed work lists. Contractors must follow a specified schedule and adhere to safety and environmental guidelines. BLM will provide final site plans and staking details. The RFP requires a temporary traffic control plan and emphasizes the need for extreme weather preparedness. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly mentioned. Key dates and contract details are absent, but the document implies a multi-stage project with various work items and a significant estimated value.
    Attachment_3_-_General_Decision_Number__MT20240079_(01052024).pdf
    The government seeks to procure construction services for various highway projects across Montana. These services encompass multiple skilled trades, including carpenters, cement masons, divers, electricians, ironworkers, laborers, painters, power equipment operators, truck drivers, and welders. The focus is on paying prevailing wages as mandated by Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, with specified rates for each trade and depth-based payments for divers. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with these orders, providing details on wage rates and work classifications. Contractors must adhere to these rates, with annual adjustments and provisions for unlisted classifications. The process includes an appeals mechanism for challenges, beginning with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations and progressing to higher authorities. Key dates and timelines are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information.
    Attachment_4_-_Reference_List.pdf
    Solicitation No. 140L3624R0013 seeks road maintenance services for the Cave Gulch Road project. The focus is on demonstrating the successful completion of similar past projects, with references required. Contractors must provide detailed information on up to five relevant projects, highlighting their ability to manage complex road maintenance work. The solicitation prioritizes the description of work, completion dates, and contract values, aiming to assess the bidder's suitability for the project. This information will help the government evaluate the experience and reliability of potential vendors. The solicitation does not explicitly mention the contract type or evaluation criteria, but it implies a qualitative assessment of bids based on the provided references and project descriptions. Key dates and other administrative details are also absent, but the solicitation's emphasis is clearly on the selection of an experienced road maintenance contractor for the Cave Gulch project.
    Attachment_5_-_Past_Performance_Questionnaire.pdf
    The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management seeks feedback on a company's past performance through Solicitation No. 140L3624R0013. This questionnaire focuses on assessing the company's road maintenance work on the Cave Gulch project. Respondents are asked to rate the company's performance in several areas, including client relationships, corporate management, quality control, and schedule adherence. The overall rating and any supporting comments are also required. This information will help the bureau evaluate the company's suitability for future contracts, with particular attention to their ability to meet and potentially exceed project requirements. The bureau aims to gather insights to ensure future contract awards are well-informed and based on past performance metrics.
    Attachment_6_-_Financial_Responsibility_Required_Documentation.pdf
    The government seeks to maintain the Cave Gulch Road, and financial responsibility is a key criterion for selecting a contractor. Bidders must provide a letter from their bank detailing their financial health, including average balance, credit availability, and bank's evaluation of their standing. This information will be used to assess the contractor's ability to undertake the maintenance work, with a focus on their financial stability and ability to access required resources. The solicitation number is 140L3624R0013.
    Attachment_7_-_Standard_Form_24_-_Bid_Bond.pdf
    The primary purpose of this file is to obtain a bid bond, a crucial element in the process of procuring construction, supply, or service contracts. The bid bond, along with the provided instructions, ensures that the principal (the bidder) honors their obligations and executes the necessary contractual documents upon acceptance of their bid. This form is designed to protect the government's interests by securing the principal's commitment and providing a clear path to remediation in case of non-performance. The file contains detailed instructions for completing the bid bond, including provisions for different types of organizations, such as corporations, partnerships, and individuals, while also accommodating multiple surety arrangements. Importantly, the bid bond sets a 60-day window for contract acceptance and a 10-day period for executing contractual documents upon acceptance. This file doesn't explicitly outline the specific goods, services, or solutions being procured, but it serves as a critical step in the procurement process, fostering transparency and accountability in government contracting.
    Attachment_8_-_Standard_Form_25_-_Performance_Bond.pdf
    The government seeks to procure a performance bond from multiple sureties as a joint venture. This bond ensures contract compliance and tax payments from the principal, who has entered into a construction contract. The sureties, a mix of corporations and individuals, are bound jointly and severally for the penal sum specified in the bond. Corporate sureties must be approved by the Department of the Treasury and adhere to listed limitations. The bond is executed with the principal's and sureties' seals and signatures, along with their names and titles. Critical to this procurement are the performance and fiscal obligations: the principal must fulfill contract terms and any authorized modifications, while sureties must pay the penal sum if the principal defaults. With a focus on mitigating risks, this performance bond aims to safeguard the government's interests throughout the contract's life cycle.
    Attachment_9_-_Standard_Form_25A_-_Payment_Bond.pdf
    The primary objective of this procurement is to obtain a payment bond for construction or contracting work. The bond ensures that the principal, likely a contractor or vendor, will pay all persons who provide labor or materials for the project. This form, designated Standard Form 25A, is a standardized document for this purpose and requires sureties—which can include corporations, partnerships, or individuals—to bind themselves financially to guarantee prompt payment. The penal sum insured, stated in the document, represents the maximum liability of the sureties. This RFP outlines the administrative and legal aspects of the payment bond, including execution dates, contract details, and the parties involved. It also incorporates a Paperwork Reduction Act Statement, detailing the time required to process the bond and related documentation. Importantly, the procurement seeks to ensure that the principal's obligations to pay labor and material costs are met, thereby protecting the financial interests of all involved parties.
    PSN-Cave_Gulch_Road_Restoration_1.docx
    Sol_140L3624R0013.pdf
    The government seeks bids for the Cave Gulch Road Restoration project. This construction project involves enhancing highways, roads, and bridges and requires the successful bidder to manage the entire operation, including materials supply, from October 2024 to August 2025. The primary focus is on efficiently restoring the designated roads while adhering to stringent performance and quality standards. Bids are due by 09/10/2024, and the government prefers contractors who can commence work within 12 calendar days of award. The evaluation of proposals will consider factors such as price, quality, and timely delivery. Successful bidders must also furnish performance and payment bonds.
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