CA NP MOJA 11(2) 10(2) Kelso-Cima and Kelbaker Roads

The Federal Highway Administration, in coordination with the National Park Service, is seeking qualified contractors to perform comprehensive road rehabilitation within the Mojave National Preserve in San Bernardino County, California. The project encompasses approximately 56.5 miles of roads, including Kelso-Cima Road (19.3 miles), South Kelbaker Road (22.3 miles), and Morningstar Mine Road (14.9 miles). The scope of work involves full depth road reclamation, new asphalt pavement installation, roadway width expansion to 26 feet, minor realignment, and reinforcing 48 low water crossings. Additional requirements include safety improvements such as rumble strips, signage, and pavement markings, along with the installation of 44 miles of tortoise barrier fencing. This Sources Sought Notice is specifically targeting qualified small businesses, including HUBZone, woman-owned, 8(a), and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, with interested businesses required to submit documentation by August 7, 2025, to CFLAcquisitions@dot.gov.

The contract does not utilize any set-aside designation despite the focus on small business participation. The estimated project value ranges between $80-120 million, reflecting the substantial scope of infrastructure improvements required. Principal work items include the installation of 110,000 tons of asphalt concrete pavement and 133,000 tons of roadway aggregate. The project timeline indicates advertisement is planned for Fall 2025, with construction expected to commence in early 2026 and continue for a duration of 24-30 months. The government has classified this opportunity under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, emphasizing the specialized nature of the road construction and rehabilitation work required in this remote desert preserve location.