A14_Product_Spec_Sources_Sought_Notice_1.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), New Mexico State Office is issuing this sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for ready-mix concrete. Additional information regarding the requirement is available in the product specification document accompanying this notice. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of acquisition. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this acquisition is 327320.

There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotes; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

Please provide the following information:

1. Name of Company, Address and Unique Entity ID

2. Point of Contact, Phone Number, and Email Address

3. Socio-Economic Status Applicable to the NAICS Code: 8(a) Small Business, HUBZone

Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-

Owned Small Business (WOSB), or a Small Business.

4. Capability Statement:

Brief statement on how your company can provide the required supplies and/or services.

If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. The government will not provide feedback or evaluations to companies regarding their submissions in response to this notice.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to provide the above-listed services/supplies are invited to submit a response to this sources sought notice by

0900 Mountain Time on 1/22/2025. All responses under this notice must be emailed to lhubbard@blm.gov.

mailto:lhubbard@blm.gov

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM)

READY-MIX CONCRETE PURCHASE

SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

These specifications cover requirements for contractor to supply and deliver ready-mix concrete to Santa

Cruz Recreation Site in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. BLM shall only be invoiced for actual concrete delivered not the estimated quantities.

1.2 DELIVERY

Ready-Mix Concrete shall be delivered to BLM Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Campground 141

Santa Cruz Lake Rd, Chimayo, NM 87522 (see attached map).

Directions to delivery site:

From Santa Fe: take US 84/285 N to NM 503 in Pojoaque. Turn right onto NM 503 and continue on the scenic 'High Road' towards Chimayo. Pass CR 98 which turns left to Chimayo and continue on NM 503;

first you will see the Overlook Campground turnoff on the left, then continue 5.5 miles towards and past

Cundiyo to Santa Cruz Lake Rd (CR 98A).

There is no Recreation Area entrance sign at Santa Cruz Lake Rd off NM 503 from the South. From the

North: Take NM 76 east from Espanola for 9.7 miles, turn right onto NM 503 and follow 1.4 miles to

Santa Cruz Lake Rd (CR 98A); turn right.

There shall not be any delivery vehicles with trailers longer than 30’ on Santa Cruz Lake Road; tight turns on entrance road and in parking areas.

Santa Cruz Lake Rd (98A) dead ends at the boat ramp & fishing pier areas; No through road.

1.2.1 DELIVERY HOURS

Delivery shall be coordinated through the point of contact and occur during regular work hours from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays.

Holiday

New Year’s Day

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

1.2.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

BLM estimates 1 to 4 concrete pours per week. BLM may pour any combination of volume per week, including some weeks where no pours will occur. BLM shall give the contractor 48-hour notice of the quantity and time of the scheduled pour. BLM pours shall be such that a minimum of 8 cubic yards will be ordered each scheduled pour day.

The delivery schedule is only tentative, and the government reserves the rights to increase/decrease this schedule. Any additional increase in requested concrete shall be done by additional contract line-item number (CLIN).

BLM shall only be invoiced for actual concrete delivered, not the estimated quantities.

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

One year from date of award.

The contractor shall make every effort, to the maximum extent practical, to consolidate billing until the end of the month for all loads delivered/accepted during the month.

1.4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor is solely responsible for compliance with the Occupational Safety Health Act of 1974

(OSHA) and the protection of their employees.

1.5 WEATHER LIMITATIONS

Work may not be done during adverse weather conditions that would cause damage to final product.

1.6 COORDINATION OF WORK

The contractor shall contact one of the following points of contact for any inquiries, scheduling of inspections, or delivery of submittals for the duration of the project:

Troy Salyers, Civil Engineer Phone: (505) 608-1989

Herbert Chavez, Civil Engineer Phone: (575) 751-4730

Cell: (575) 770-4675

Michael Marquez, Equipment Operator Phone: (619) 746-4526

Cell: 575-252-3305

2.1 MATERIALS

The Contractor shall provide all material necessary to accomplish the work described in this specification document. If an item is not specifically listed below, it does not relieve the Contractor from providing the item if it is necessary for successful completion of the project outlined herein. All materials shall be new and undamaged.

2.2 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS

2.2.1 CUBIC YARDS (CY) CONCRETE

A. Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is in need of ready-mix concrete delivered to the Santa Cruz

Lake Recreation Area, near Chimayo, New Mexico for the purposes of reconstruction (flat work). The following is a list of requirements to follow:

- Minimum 3,500 psi

- ¾” Aggregate

- Air entrainment at 3-5%

- Slump at 4-6 inches

- Fiber Mesh that meets ASTM C 116 Specs.

- Concrete shall contain no fly ash.

- Delivery to site

- Average off load times shall be used

- Minimize onsite water cleaning volume

- Hot water when required by ambient temperatures

3.1 ACCOMPLISHEMENT OF WORK:

BLM shall direct off-load operations. Care must be taken in and around on-site personnel and adjacent trees and infrastructures.

Contractor shall quote according to the following:

- Include Delivery Costs and Tax (if any) in the per cubic yard price.

- BLM may pour any combination of volume per week, including some weeks where no pours will occur. BLM shall give the contractor 24-hour notice of the quantity and time of the scheduled pour.

- BLM pours shall be such that a minimum of 8 cubic yards will be ordered each scheduled pour day.

- Use 8 Cubic Yards delivered as basis for per cubic yard pricing.

- Only the assigned onsite BLM representative can order and sign the delivery invoices.

- Mixing plant shall produce a certified mix design to BLM prior to first concrete delivery.

- BLM estimates the quantity up to 700 CY for established contractual period. This is just an estimate and does not guarantee a contractual requirement of a maximum order of 700 CY.

Contractor shall only invoice BLM for the actual amount ordered and delivered. Funding shall be loaded but only for draw down purposes for each order, delivery, and invoice.

3.2 TESTING

BLM reserves the right to test and randomly sample any shipments to ensure that any delivered concrete confirms to the requirements of this product specification documentation. Testing and sampling shall confirm to commercial/industrial standards.