Gaoa garnet parking lot reconstruction

The Bureau of Land Management within the Department of the Interior is seeking contractors for the reconstruction of parking facilities at the Garnet Ghost Town site in Montana. This comprehensive project involves the complete reconstruction of two parking areas - a main parking area covering 15,013 square feet and an ADA-compliant parking area spanning 1,560 square feet. The work encompasses site preparation activities including mobilization, clearing and grubbing, excavation, fencing installation, aggregate placement, signage, wheel stop installation, culvert work, and restoration through organic material spreading and reseeding. The original solicitation was posted on June 30, 2025, with proposals due August 1, 2025, and Amendment 0001 was issued on July 22, 2025, adding critical bid quantity information and responses to contractor questions from a site visit conducted on July 8, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The contract includes a 90-day completion timeline with an anticipated Notice to Proceed issued 10 days after award. Two companies attended the mandatory site inspection: Knife River and Wade Construction, indicating potential bidders for the project. The work location is specified as Garnet, Montana 59832, with specific operational constraints requiring the parking area to remain closed Monday through Friday during construction, but mandating public access starting at 2:00 PM on Fridays for weekend visitors. The contractor will be responsible for traffic control, signage, grading verification, and parking delineation using bumpers and signs rather than painted markings, while the Bureau of Land Management will provide necessary CAD files and site survey information.