X--MT LAGUNA COMM SITE LEASE
ID: 140L1225Q0016Type: Special Notice
AwardedMay 19, 2025
$70.6K$70,611
AwardeeCROWN CASTLE TOWERS 06-2 LLC 8020 KATY FWY HOUSTON TX 77024 USA
Award #:140L1225P0034
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTCALIFORNIA STATE OFFICESACRAMENTO, CA, 95825, USA

NAICS

Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF ELECTRONIC AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES (X1BG)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d392ec8e58064fc2ad3870645c3b2592/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking to reenter a sole source lease agreement for the Mt. Laguna Communications Site, which is critical for maintaining essential radio communications that enhance employee and public safety in the El Centro and Palm Springs Field Office areas. This procurement aims to secure land use and associated infrastructure necessary for uninterrupted communication services, as the unique geographic location and existing infrastructure at Mt. Laguna cannot be replicated elsewhere due to economic and operational constraints. The contract is anticipated to run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with four option periods, and interested firms must submit their capability statements to Laurie Ehlinger at lehlinger@blm.gov by May 7, 2025, at 09:00 AM PST, referencing notice number 140L1225Q0016.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ehlinger, Laurie
    (608) 377-3532
    lehlinger@blm.gov
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    A16_JOFOC_1.docx
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks to reenter a lease agreement for the Mt. Laguna Communications Site, allowing continued use without full competition. This site is vital for maintaining essential radio communications that enhance employee and public safety in the El Centro Field Office area. The uniqueness of the site, along with its infrastructure, makes it irreplaceable; alternatives do not offer the same operational capabilities due to geographic and technical constraints. The existing investments at Mt. Laguna would be economically impractical to replicate elsewhere. Thus, pursuing competitive bids would not yield viable options. This action emphasizes the agency's commitment to maintaining critical communications necessary for operational effectiveness.
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