Calf Creek Bridge Replacement

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office is seeking a contractor to replace the Calf Creek Bridge, a project involving complete demolition and reconstruction of an existing bridge. The scope includes bridge replacement, road realignment, pedestrian and traffic-rated guardrail installation, and service road reestablishment. Interested small businesses must submit detailed responses by March 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time, including company information, business classification, bonding capacity, relevant experience, and marketing materials. The evaluation will focus on contractor qualifications, technical capabilities, and potential socioeconomic program eligibility. BLM anticipates issuing a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) by the end of March 2025, with contractors expected to demonstrate experience in highway and bridge construction.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with a small business size standard of $45.0 million. The estimated project budget ranges between $500,000 and $1 million, with a projected 175-day performance period following the Notice to Proceed. Bid, performance, and payment bonds will be required for the project. BLM will consider responses from various socioeconomic categories, including HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), 8(a) Program participants, and Indian-owned small businesses. The bridge replacement will be constructed according to AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and will feature an 18'-0" clear roadway with specific design requirements for superstructure and pedestrian safety features.