E21 cibola unit 1 gravel material stock

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation seeks to procure approximately 9,000 tons of Aggregate Base Course (ABC) material for purchase, delivery, and stockpiling at the Cibola Wildlife Refuge near Blythe, California. The material must meet specific ASTM E 11 (2024) gradation standards with a maximum aggregate size of 1 inch and be delivered within 120 calendar days from the notice of award. The government will award a single firm-fixed price contract to the responsible vendor providing the best overall value considering both price and past performance factors. Prior to delivery, contractors must submit material gradation analysis from an independent testing laboratory for Contracting Officer approval, and all deliveries must be certified with weight tickets. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by email to kberry@usbr.gov by 12 p.m. PT on February 25, 2026, and quotes are due on March 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. PT.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside under the Buy Indian Act, with a small business size standard of 500 employees under NAICS Code 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining). No incumbent contractor or budget range has been specified in the available documentation. The delivery location is the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge at GPS coordinates 3320'00.01"N, 11441'48.36"W, located approximately 45 minutes south of Blythe or 26 miles via California Route 78, with deliveries limited to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Key requirements include submitting a detailed delivery schedule within one week of award, providing certified weight tickets for each delivery, and maintaining uniform stockpile heights of 12 feet with comprehensive equipment and personnel documentation. The contractor must also comply with standard FAR and DIAR clauses, including representations and certifications, safety and health standards, and electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).