BLM malta field office road grading

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking road grading and maintenance services for approximately 115.4 miles of roads in Phillips County, Montana, through a solicitation issued by the Malta Field Office. The contract involves grading various roads including Dry Fork Road, Camp Creek Campground Roads, and Manning Corral Road, with a focus on maintaining proper road profile, drainage, and surface conditions. Contractors must use a road grader with at least 135 horsepower and a 12-foot blade, and complete the entire work within 60 calendar days of the notice to proceed. The government will evaluate offers based on price and past performance, using a best value determination approach. Quotes are due by April 24, 2025, at 1700 hours local time, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

The solicitation is a small business set-aside with an estimated project value less than $50,000, structured as a firm fixed-price construction contract. The performance period covers a base year from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with an optional year from May 1, 2026, to October 15, 2026. The project encompasses approximately 25.3 miles of gravel roads and 42.5 miles of dirt roads, with road maintenance typically occurring between April 15 and June 15, contingent on moisture conditions. Payment will be made per linear mile, with different line items for various road sections and additional services like road edge mowing. The work involves precise road grading standards, including maintaining proper road width, crown, and drainage, while minimizing soil disturbance and preventing weed seed spread.