Cauldron Linn Recreation Site Improvements

The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Region seeks construction and improvement of recreation facilities at Cauldron Linn Recreation Site in Twin Falls County, Idaho, with proposals due July 24, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside with NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and a $45.0 million size standard.

Place of performance is the Cauldron Linn Recreation Site, Twin Falls County, Idaho (coordinates 42.496921, -114.130972). The period of performance runs from July 27 through September 30, 2026. The work comprises mobilization and construction management, construction staking, earthwork including rough grading and final grading, excavation of 948 cubic yards, rock excavation of 100 cubic yards, boulder relocation of 80 units, subbase material placement of 1,800 cubic yards, base course placement of 1,300 cubic yards, concrete work, pavement markings, and installation of a vault toilet and information kiosk with signage. All work must comply with Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction, AASHTO standards, EPA Clean Water Act requirements, and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates. The contractor must perform a minimum of 15 percent of contract costs with its own employees, excluding materials.

Award is firm-fixed-price using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, weighted on technical approach with construction plan and schedule, past performance, and pricing. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price are required within 10 days of award. Liquidated damages are $700 per calendar day for delays beyond the mandatory 60-calendar-day completion deadline. Mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT with Eddie Sanchez (Contracting Officer Representative) as point of contact. Amendment 0003, effective July 24, 2026, canceled and reissued the original solicitation; offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments or face rejection.