Gaoa-henry mountains field station, UT

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management is procuring construction services for the replacement of the Henry Mountains Field Station in Hanksville, Utah, through solicitation number 140L0625B0010. This comprehensive construction project involves demolishing the existing field station and constructing a new administrative and service facility, including a 3,310 square foot office building, 1,500 square foot shop, 6-bay vehicle shelter, site utilities, exterior concrete work, pavements, landscaping, and stormwater systems. The project requires contractors to comply with Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute and maintain a minimum of 25% self-performance by the prime contractor. While the evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the documents, this is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) suggesting lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology. The solicitation originally had a due date of September 5, 2025, but was extended through amendments to September 9, 2025, with bid opening at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, and questions were due by August 22, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), restricting participation to qualified small businesses. The abstract of offers reveals nine contractors submitted bids ranging from $3,997,262 (Reagent World, the apparent low bidder) to $7,435,798 (McKenzie Construction), indicating the project value falls within the $4-7.5 million range. The contract establishes a firm fixed-price structure with a performance period of 400 calendar days from notice to proceed. Performance will occur at the Henry Mountains Field Station location in Hanksville, Utah, specifically in Wayne County. The project includes complex technical requirements involving pre-engineered metal buildings, specialized mechanical and electrical systems, and coordination with existing government facilities during construction.