Z--Former Tooele SEAT Base Aggregate Replacement

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for the clean-up of the Former Tooele SEAT Base at Tooele Valley Airport in Erda, Utah. From 1997 to 2024, the base was used to mix and load fire retardant, with occasional spills. Soil samples taken in August 2025 indicated the soil is not hazardous. The project requires removing the top six inches of aggregate and replacing it with an FAA-compliant aggregate base course, compacted to 90%. The estimated construction cost is between $100,000 and $250,000, with a 45-day performance period. This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, under NAICS Code 237990. A Request for Quotes (RFQ) is anticipated around February 17, 2026, on SAM.gov. Vendors must be registered in SAM. No formal site visit will be held, but interested parties are encouraged to visit the site. Bid bonds are required for quotes over $150,000, and payment/performance bonds for contract awards over $35,000 and $150,000, respectively.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140L5726Q0005 for the Former Tooele SEAT Base Clean Up project in Tooele County, UT. This is a Small Business Set-Aside for heavy construction services, with a firm-fixed-price, single-award contract valued between $100K and $250K. The project includes cleanup in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), with a delivery period of 45 calendar days after the notice to proceed. Quotes are due by March 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time and will be evaluated based on the lowest price. Prospective quoters are encouraged to visit the site before submitting a quote. Contractors must register and maintain an active SAM profile. The RFQ includes various FAR and DIAR clauses, emphasizing Buy American requirements for construction materials, alternative payment protections, and liability insurance. Electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is mandatory. The solicitation also provides details on key contacts, questions due date, and required documentation for quote submission.

This Certificate of Analysis details soil sample testing from the Tooele Airport Soil Cleanup project for the Bureau of Land Management – West Desert District. The report, prepared by Chemtech-Ford Laboratories, presents analytical results for three soil samples (25H1825-01, 25H1825-02, and 25H1825-03 – Tooele Airport Background) collected on August 20, 2025. The analyses, performed in accordance with NELAP standards, cover inorganic parameters like total solids and nitrate/nitrite, as well as total and TCLP metals including arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, phosphorus, selenium, and silver. Each parameter's sample result, minimum reporting limit, units, analytical method, and analysis/preparation dates are provided. The report notes that values exceeding EPA Primary Drinking Water standards are in red, while those exceeding Secondary standards are in blue. The purpose of this report is to document the environmental analysis of soil samples related to the Tooele Airport Soil Cleanup project.

Amendment 001 to solicitation 140L5726Q0005, dated February 17, 2026, for the "Former Tooele SEAT Base Clean Up" project, issued by BLM UT-STATE OFC ADM SVCS BR(UT952), modifies the original solicitation. This amendment incorporates Attachment 004 Q&A and replaces the previous Attachment 001 SOW with an updated Attachment 001 SOW. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, acknowledging on each offer copy, or sending a separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified hour and date may lead to the rejection of the offer. Any changes to an already submitted offer due to this amendment must also be made by letter or electronic communication, referencing the solicitation and amendment, and received before the opening hour and date.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a contractor for the Tooele SEAT Base Site Restoration project at Tooele Valley Airport. This project involves removing and disposing of the top six inches of aggregate within a 300-foot by 80-foot lease area, which was previously used for mixing and loading fire retardant. The removed material must be replaced with an aggregate base course meeting FAA P-208 specifications, compacted to 90%, and graded to match existing contours. The contractor must protect existing infrastructure, provide a project schedule, notify the Airport Manager and Contracting Officer's Representative daily, document progress with photographs, and properly dispose of waste. The period of performance is 45 days from contract award.

The document addresses questions and answers for the 140L5726Q0005 Former Tooele SEAT Base Clean Up project. Key points include that on-site water for compaction is not available, requiring the contractor to source it. The contractor is responsible for hiring a third party to perform compaction testing to confirm 90% or greater compaction of P-208 materials, with testing frequency being one test per 1200 square yards per 3-inch lift, or a minimum of four tests per day. Industry standard field density testing methods are acceptable. While no storm water protection plan is required due to the site being less than an acre, contractors must follow industry best practices for storm water management and site cleanliness, especially given its location at an active airport. The BLM has not identified sources for P-208 aggregate but notes several local gravel pits. The anticipated start date is Spring 2026. A bid bond of 20% of the quote is required if the quote exceeds $150,000. There are no preferences for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses. The project's estimated magnitude is $100K - $250K. Questions regarding equipment height limitations and FAA Form 7460-1 should be directed to Airfield Management. Restroom facilities are available on-site, and a certification for P-208 materials will be added to the deliverables in the updated SOW.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a contractor for the Tooele SEAT Base Site Restoration project at Tooele Valley Airport in Erda, Utah. This project involves removing and disposing of the top six inches of aggregate from a former Single Engine Airtanker (SEAT) base, an area approximately 300 feet by 80 feet, and replacing it with an aggregate base course meeting FAA Airport Construction Standards P-208 specifications, compacted to 90%. The contractor must ensure existing infrastructure remains undisturbed and dispose of removed materials at a permitted RCRA Subtitle D facility. Key tasks include submitting a project schedule, providing daily notifications to the Airport Manager and Contracting Officer's Representative, documenting progress with photographs, and submitting a final report. The project has a 45-day period of performance from the contract award.

This document, General Decision Number UT20260097, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for heavy construction projects in Salt Lake and Tooele Counties, Utah, effective January 2, 2026. It lists various classifications such as Lineman, Electrician, Power Equipment Operator, Laborer, and Truck Driver, detailing their hourly rates and fringe packages. The document also includes important notes regarding Executive Order (EO) 13706 on Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors and EO 13658 on establishing a minimum wage for federal contractors. It explains the different rate identifiers (Union, Union Average, Survey, State Adopted) and provides a comprehensive appeals process for wage determination matters, including contacts for initial decisions and review by the Wage and Hour Administrator and the Administrative Review Board. This guide is crucial for federal contractors to ensure compliance with labor standards and wage requirements.