CA NP MOJA 11(2) 10(2) XS_signsealed_Part1.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid for road improvement and rehabilitation work within Mojave National Preserve in San Bernardino County, California. The Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division (FHWA-CFLHD), in coordination with the National Park Service, is seeking contractors to perform improvements on approximately 56.5 miles of roads, including the entire 19.3 miles of Kelso-Cima Road, 22.3 miles of South Kelbaker Road, and 14.9 miles of Morningstar Mine Road. The estimated project cost ranges between $80,000,000 and $120,000,000. Work includes full depth reclamation and replacement of existing pavement with new asphalt, roadway widening to 26 feet, minor horizontal and vertical realignment in select areas, reinforcement of 48 low water crossings (11 on South Kelbaker Road and 37 on Kelso-Cima Road), and safety improvements including longitudinal and transverse rumble strips, signing, pavement markings, and paved pullouts. The Morningstar Mine Road improvements consist of full depth reclamation and placement of surface-course aggregate, with additional work including realignment at the Cima Road/Morningstar Mine Road intersection.

The solicitation is issued under Full and Open Competition with HUBZone Price Preference. The project is located in a natural resource sensitive area with environmental constraints that will affect construction scheduling and operational procedures. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in road construction, traffic control, visitor relations management, and timely project completion. Plans and specifications are available for review as part of the bid package. Award timing and specific response deadline dates are not detailed in the provided excerpt.