ContractSolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

ND OMAD 2024(1) MINUTEMAN MISSILE ACCESS ROAD

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 6982AF25B000015
Response Deadline
Dec 16, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration, is soliciting bids for the ND OMAD 2024(1) Minuteman Missile Access Road project, which involves re-graveling and reconditioning up to 73.742 miles of existing gravel roads in North Dakota. This project is critical for supporting the Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Program and aims to enhance the maintenance of access roads utilized by the United States Air Force. The total estimated project cost is $4,335,000, with bids due by December 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and all proposals must be submitted in printed form to the Central Federal Lands Highway Division in Lakewood, CO. Interested contractors can reach out to Douglas Whitcomb or Leslie Karsten at cflacquisitions@dot.gov for further inquiries.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
237310
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
PSC Code
Y1LB
CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND RAILWAYS

Solicitation Documents

10 Files
ND OMAD BidTabulationReport.pdf
PDF460 KBMar 13, 2026
AI Summary
The document outlines the requirements and specifications for various construction and renovation projects, likely related to government facilities. It details different project types, including general construction, mechanical and plumbing upgrades, electrical work, and architectural modifications. Each section includes specific requirements for materials, installation procedures, and compliance with relevant standards and codes. The document emphasizes the need for skilled labor, adherence to safety protocols, and proper documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, it contains reports generated on March 1, 2026, by
Bid Opening Summary ND OMAD2024.pdf
PDF54 KBMar 13, 2026
AI Summary
The document is a Bid Opening Summary for the Minuteman Missile Access Road project (ND OMAD 2024(1)). The bid opening occurred on December 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. MST in Lakewood, CO, overseen by Douglas Whitcomb. The project received one amendment on November 21, 2025. Six bidders submitted proposals, with total bid amounts ranging from $4,334,604.00 to $8,983,950.00. The Engineer's Estimate for the project was $4,335,000.00 for 34.00 miles at $127,500.00 per mile. Guardian Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest bid at $4,334,604.00 for 11.014 miles. All bids are subject to verification.
QA_Response_ND OMAD 2024(1) 12.8.25.pdf
PDF122 KBMar 13, 2026
AI Summary
The document addresses questions and answers for the ND OMAD 2024(1) Minuteman Missile Access Road IFB # 6982AF25B000015. Key topics include aggregate material specifications, sampling, testing, and acceptance requirements, with references to Amendment A001 and Table 301-1 of the SCRs. The project timeline indicates a completion date of August 14, 2026, and contractors are responsible for sourcing water and determining their approach to silt fencing. Specifics on pricing, bid schedules, and the basis for award are directed to pages A-4 and A-6 through A-8 of the IFB. Requirements for personnel such as the Superintendent, SSHO, and QC Manager are clarified, with the QC Manager and technician needing to be separate individuals. The document also details policies on subcontracting costs, material definitions (virgin aggregate is considered a raw material), and the mandatory submission of printed bids, with electronic bids not accepted.
QA_Response_ND OMAD 2024(1) 12.5.25.pdf
PDF119 KBMar 13, 2026
AI Summary
The document provides a series of questions and answers related to the ND OMAD 2024(1) Minuteman Missile Access Road project, IFB # 6982AF25B000015. It clarifies specifications for surface course aggregate material, sampling, testing, and acceptance requirements, referring to Amendment A001 and Table 301-1 of the SCR's. The project's start and completion dates are addressed, with the completion set for August 14, 2026. The document also details policies on local certified testing companies, bidding procedures, and the basis for award. It further clarifies requirements for personnel (Superintendent, SSHO, QC Manager, and technician), project finances (total price of $4,335,000.00), and site logistics, including water sourcing, permits, and simultaneous work on multiple sites. The use of Masterworks for project management is mandatory, and questions regarding subcontracting and material costs are clarified with reference to FAR clauses.
QA_Response_ND OMAD 2024(1) 12.4.25.pdf
PDF118 KBMar 13, 2026
AI Summary
The document addresses questions and answers for the ND OMAD 2024(1) Minuteman Missile Access Road IFB # 6982AF25B000015. Key inquiries cover specification requirements for surface course aggregate material, sampling and testing, applicability of crushed aggregate sections, and project start and completion dates (August 14, 2026). Other points include the use of local certified testing companies, bidding for soft/unstable areas, basis for apparent low bidder, and project lump sum pricing. Further questions clarify total locations, average road length, availability of a plans holders list, and requirements for personnel (Superintendent, SSHO, QC Manager) and the allowance for combined roles (roles cannot be combined, technician needs to be a separate individual from the QCM). The document also addresses potential period of performance extensions, water sourcing, tax exemptions, permits, surveying requirements, simultaneous work on multiple sites, and the use of specific project management software (Masterworks is required, Procore cannot be used). Finally, it clarifies pricing schedules and subcontracting regulations regarding material costs.
QA_Response_ND OMAD 2024(1) 11.21.25.pdf
PDF116 KBMar 13, 2026
AI Summary
The document addresses questions and answers for IFB # 6982AF25B000015, "ND OMAD 2024(1) Minuteman Missile Access Road." It clarifies specifications for surface course aggregate materials, sampling, testing, and acceptance requirements, primarily referencing Amendment A001 and Table 301-1 of the SCR's. The project, priced at $4,335,000.00, has a completion date of August 14, 2026, with the contractor expected to begin within 10 calendar days of the start date as per SCR Subsection 108.01. Key aspects covered include contractor responsibilities for sourcing water and repairing soft/unstable areas, bid schedule instructions, and the basis for award. Personnel requirements specify that the Superintendent, SSHO, and QC Manager can be separate individuals, and the QCM must be distinct from the technician. The project requires Masterworks, allows work on multiple sites simultaneously, and does not require an SWPPP or extensive staking data points. Tax-exempt status and permit requirements are also addressed by referring to relevant FAR clauses and SCR sections.
Interested Vendors 11.21.25.pdf
PDF303 KBMar 13, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, is soliciting bids for the ND OMAD 2024(1) Minuteman Missile Access Road project. This solicitation, Notice ID 6982AF25B000015, is a total small business set-aside for the re-graveling and reconditioning of up to 73.742 miles of existing gravel roads in North Dakota. These roads are critical for the Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Program (Minuteman). The work involves roadway reconditioning and adding four inches of aggregate surface course. Offers are due by December 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The project falls under the Product Service Code Y1LB (Construction of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Railways) and NAICS Code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). Contact information is provided for Douglas Whitcomb and Leslie Karsten.
A001 ND OMAD 2024(1).pdf
PDF666 KBMar 13, 2026
AI Summary
This government solicitation amendment, A001 to solicitation 6982AF25B000015, issued by the Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division, modifies an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a roadway construction project in North Dakota. The amendment revises pages A-1, E-26, E-34, and adds E-35, focusing on specifications for untreated aggregate courses and aggregate materials. Key changes include updated construction requirements for aggregate courses, revised aggregate specifications for concrete, subgrade, and surface courses, and new target value ranges for surface course gradation and plasticity index. The amendment also reiterates the importance of acknowledging its receipt to avoid rejection of offers and extends the deadline for offers to December 16, 2025.
IFB 6982AF25B000015 - ND OMAD 2024(1).pdf
PDF2729 KBMar 13, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) is soliciting bids for the "MINUTEMAN MISSILE ACCESS ROAD" project (Solicitation Number: 6982AF25B000015). This is a total small business set-aside for re-graveling and reconditioning up to 73.742 miles of existing gravel missile access roads in various North Dakota counties, including Bottineau, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Renville, Sheridan, and Ward. The estimated project price is $4,335,000.00, with an estimated mileage range of 25 to 50 miles. Bids are due by 1:00 p.m. local time on December 9, 2025, and must include a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less. Electronic bids are not accepted; bids must be submitted as printed copies to the CFLHD office in Lakewood, CO. The contract is a firm-fixed-price variable scope, and award will be based on the lowest price per mile. The project requires contractors to use the Masterworks web-based system for daily reports and measurement notes.
ND OMAD 2024(1) Plans.pdf
PDF39467 KBMar 13, 2026
AI Summary
The document, "MINUTEMAN MISSILE ACCESS ROADS ND OMAD 2024(1)," is an agency approval letter dated June 30, 2025, outlining a project by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division. The project focuses on resurfacing various access roads to Minuteman Missile Silos across multiple counties in North Dakota, including McHenry, Sheridan, McLean, Ward, Mountrail, Renville, and Bottineau. The scope involves "Typical Section 1 - Resurfacing," which includes 4 inches of aggregate surface course, aggregate surface reconditioning, and adjustments to field entrances and approach roads. The plan details specific route IDs (e.g., MIAB-A-05, MIAB-D-07(a)), their lengths, and their beginning and ending coordinates (ND State Plane NAD 83). The project also specifies intersection grading details for both controlled and uncontrolled intersections, emphasizing crown elimination and positive drainage. The document includes extensive lists of conventional plan symbols and abbreviations for various construction elements, drainage, geologic features, landscaping, mapping, right-of-way, guardrail, barrier, wall, sign, roadway, and utility symbols.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedSep 15, 2025
amendedAmendment #1Nov 21, 2025
amendedAmendment #2Nov 21, 2025
amendedAmendment #3Dec 5, 2025
amendedAmendment #4Dec 8, 2025
amendedLatest AmendmentMar 13, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 16, 2025
expiryArchive DateMar 29, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Sub-Tier
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
Office
6982AF CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS DIVISI

Point of Contact

Name
Douglas Whitcomb

Place of Performance

Minot AFB, North Dakota, UNITED STATES

Official Sources