CA NP MOJA 11(2) 10(2) XS_signsealed_Part4.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for road improvements within Mojave National Preserve in San Bernardino County, California. The Federal Highway Administration's Central Federal Lands Highway Division, in coordination with the National Park Service, is soliciting bids for improvements to 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 from $80,000,000 to $120,000,000. Primary work includes full depth reclamation of existing pavement with placement of new asphalt pavement, roadway widening to a consistent 26 feet, minor horizontal and vertical roadway realignment in select areas, reinforcement of 48 low water crossings, and safety improvements including longitudinal and transverse rumble strips, signing, pavement markings, and paved pullouts. The Morningstar Mine Road work consists of full depth reclamation with placement of surface-course aggregate, and realignment work at the Cima Road/Morningstar Mine Road intersection.

This is a full and open competition solicitation with HUBZone price preference. The project is located in a natural resource sensitive area with environmental constraints that will affect construction scheduling and operations, requiring significant attention to detail in road construction, traffic control, visitor relations, and timely project completion. Bidders should refer to the plans and specifications provided for complete technical requirements and project details.