Gaoa gila box day use improvements phase II

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking design, engineering, and construction management services for the GAOA Gila Box Day Use Improvements Phase II project located in Safford, Arizona. The contractor will be responsible for enhancing day-use facilities at the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area through infrastructure improvements including parking areas, trailhead facilities, interpretive signage, water systems, and accessibility enhancements across five designated sites. Key requirements include compliance with federal environmental and cultural resource regulations, coordination with BLM staff, quality control management, community engagement, and comprehensive documentation throughout all project phases. Contractors must demonstrate experience with similar-sized projects, provide evidence of bonding capacity, and submit company information including DUNS and SAM UEI numbers along with relevant socioeconomic classifications. The deadline for submitting sources sought responses is February 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time, with the BLM anticipating the issuance of a formal competitive Request for Proposals between February and March 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, making it available exclusively to small business concerns. The estimated construction value ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a performance period of 240 calendar days following the notice to proceed. The NAICS code is 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million in annual revenue. Bid, performance, and payment bonds will be required from the selected contractor. The project encompasses specific improvements at five locations: Serna Cabin, Dry Canyon Boat Take-Out, Old Safford Bridge Picnic Area, Spring Canyon Picnic Area, and West Entrance Overlook, with detailed scope requirements including trail repairs, parking area renovations, facility installations, and information kiosk replacements. Interested firms should direct inquiries to Kassandra Hicks, Contract Specialist, at khicks@blm.gov.