B01_PreSolNotice_140L0624R0046_2.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

National Operations Center

Denver Federal Center, Building 85

P.O. Box 25047

Denver, Colorado 80225-0047 http://www.blm.gov

GAOA Gila Box Day Use Improvements

Pre-Solicitation Notice

19 April 2024

Solicitation Number: 140L0624R0046

Project Identification: GAOA Gila Box Day Use Improvements

Point of Contact: Nathan Roush, Contracting Officer, nroush@blm.gov

Project Location: This site is located in the western part of the RNCA, on Kearney Camp Road, 0.9 miles from the Kearny Camp and Bonita Creek Road intersection.

Magnitude of Construction: Between $500,000.00-$1,000,000.00

Estimated Period of Performance: 240 calendar days after issuance of the notice to proceed

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 237990 / Other Heavy and Civil

Engineering Construction

Produce Service Code: Y1PA – Construction of Recreation Facilities

Small Business Size Standard: $45M

Solicitation Set-Aside: Total Small Business – Only companies that qualify as a small business under the applicable size standard will be considered.

Solicitation Issuance Date: The BLM anticipates issuing a subsequent request for proposals (RFP) in May

2024.

Proposal Submission Deadline: Exact date unknown at this time / 30-days after the issuance of the RFP.

Registration Requirements: Perspective offerors must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and an active System for

Award Management (SAM) profile to included completed representations and certifications.

https://sam.gov/content/home

Site Visit: Yes – Approximately 1-2 weeks after the issuance of the RFP. Refer to FAR provision 52.236-27 within the subsequent solicitation. Offerors are highly encouraged to attend the scheduled site visit to inspect the site and to ensure they fully understand the requirement and conditions that may affect the cost, specifications, and performance of the project.

Project Description: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has a construction requirement for all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to make day-use sites improvements in Gila Box Riparian National

Conservation Area on Kearney Camp Road, 0.9 miles from the Kearny Camp and Bonita Creek Road intersection in Safford, Arizona. The requirement entails the following significant tasks:

Wildlife Viewing Area:

This site requires new interpretive panels and replacement of the shade structure.

Old Safford Bridge Boat Put In:

This site requires railing replacement, a new kiosk, and a new vault toilet.

Flying W Day Use Area:

This site features two recreation gaming areas in need of rehabilitation. At this site the existing shade structure, picnic table, and grills will be replaced.

Lee Trail Road and Picnic Area:

This project consists of repairs to the dirt road. The information kiosk will also be removed and replaced.

https://sam.gov/content/home

The BLM expects to issue a Total Small Business Set-Aside competitive solicitation in May 2024. The BLM anticipates issuing a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award from this solicitation. Davis Bacon Act (DBA) is applicable, and the appropriate DBA Wage Determination(s) will be included in the solicitation. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 237990 “Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction”. All materials must be in accordance with the Buy American Act.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation package will be available electronically via the government official website Sam.gov. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring the website for all communication regarding this requirement, including downloading the complete solicitation package and all solicitation amendments. The government will not provide paper copies or email the solicitation. To be eligible for contract award, offerors must be registered and complete the online Representations and Certifications at Sam.gov.

Award will be based on best value to the government in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations

(FAR). This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract, nor does it obligate the government to pay for any proposal preparation costs.