draft_GAOA_Gila_Box_Day_Use_Improvements_Phase_II_SOW_1.pdf

This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for the Gila Box Day Use Improvements Phase II project under the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) funding. The project is sponsored by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management and focuses on enhancing day-use facilities at the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona. The SOW outlines requirements for design, engineering, and construction management services to improve visitor amenities, infrastructure, and resource management at the site. Key deliverables include site design plans, environmental compliance documentation, construction specifications, and project administration services throughout the implementation phase. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating with BLM staff, managing schedules, ensuring quality control, and facilitating community engagement during the project lifecycle.

The scope encompasses infrastructure improvements such as parking areas, trailhead facilities, interpretive signage, water systems, and accessibility enhancements to support increased visitor use while protecting the natural and cultural resources of the conservation area. The contractor must comply with federal environmental and cultural resource regulations, incorporate sustainable design practices, and prepare comprehensive documentation for all project phases. This pre-solicitation notice indicates that formal competitive bidding will follow, with the SOW serving as the basis for contractor proposals and performance evaluation criteria for this GAOA-funded initiative.