Pre-Solicitation Notice - DEAN S. RECREATION SITE
The Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a construction contractor to reconstruct the Dean S. Recreation Site in Custer County, Montana. The project involves building a 4,600-foot access road with two cattleguards, creating ten dispersed camping sites, developing a 10-15 space day use parking area, constructing a double vault toilet, installing an RV Camp Host pad with utilities, and establishing a walking trail system. BLM will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or around January 13, 2024, with proposals due approximately February 14, 2025. The contract will be awarded using Tradeoff Procedures to determine the best value proposal, with electronic submissions required. Potential sources are invited to submit preliminary information by December 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM MST, including company details, capabilities, and potential project concerns.
The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 237990 and a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. The estimated contract value ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, to be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. The project will require a single contract award to the most advantageous offeror, with specific requirements including integration of a new primary overhead powerline by TRECO and installation of a septic system. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and prepared to submit invoices electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The scope of work includes detailed specifications for road construction, camping site amenities, utility installations, and trail development, with precise technical requirements for each project element.
140L3625R0001 Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management
12/12/24, 4:05 PM DEAN S. RECREATION SITE
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a contractor to reconstruct the Dean S Recreation Site in Custer County, Montana. The project involves rebuilding an access road approximately 4,600 feet long, constructing a day use parking area with 10-15 spaces, developing ten dispersed camping sites, installing a double vault toilet, creating an RV Camp Host pad, and building a walking trail system. Proposals are due February 17, 2025, with questions accepted until February 11, 2025, and a mandatory site visit previously held on February 4, 2025. The evaluation will prioritize past performance as the most important factor, with price as the secondary consideration, and the government intends to make an award without discussions. Contractors must submit performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award and begin work within 10 days of contract execution.
The solicitation is specifically set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 237990 with a size standard of $45 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a performance period of 183 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The project's timeline is defined from May 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025, requiring substantial work during the summer construction season. The site includes specific technical requirements such as two cattle guards, five culvert crossings, one low water crossing, electrical service installation, and comprehensive site grading and erosion control. Additional project components include an RV pad with power/sewer hookups, electrical pedestals, a double vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings, and crushed aggregate surfacing across approximately 6 acres of land near the Dean S Reservoir in Montana.
140L3625R0001 Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management
1/16/25, 6:12 PM DEAN S. RECREATION SITE
The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management has awarded contract 140L3625C0002 to Young Gun Construction LLC for the Dean S. Recreation Site project, with the contract valued at $834,318.60. The award was officially posted and dated April 1, 2025, indicating an immediate contract execution. While specific details about the exact nature of the recreation site improvements are not provided, the contract suggests infrastructure or development work for a Bureau of Land Management recreational facility. The contract was awarded without any specific set-aside designation, meaning it was open to standard competitive bidding processes.
140L3625R0001 Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management
4/1/25, 10:42 AM