Gaoa melstone DAM reconstruction

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a small business contractor to perform comprehensive reconstruction of the Melstone Dam located in Musselshell County, Montana. The project involves extensive dam repair activities including dewatering the reservoir, excavating the existing dam embankment, constructing new outlet works, reconstructing the dam embankment with compacted fill and riprap, installing a toe drain system, and reclaiming disturbed areas. Potential offerors must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The BLM will evaluate proposals based on best value to the government in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations. Key dates include a planned Request for Proposals (RFP) issuance by the end of May 2025, with proposals due approximately 30 days afterward.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 237990, with a small business size standard of $45 million. The estimated construction budget ranges between $1 million and $5 million, with a total performance period of 445 calendar days spanning from September 2025 through November 2026. Contractors should be aware of critical onsite work restrictions, which prohibit construction activities from March 15 to July 15 annually. The project involves detailed technical specifications for dam reconstruction and will require specialized heavy civil engineering capabilities. Interested parties are advised to continuously monitor www.sam.gov for all communication and solicitation package details throughout the procurement process.