Gaoa ringing rocks road renovation

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a small business contractor to perform road renovation and maintenance for the Ringing Rocks Road project in Jefferson County, Montana. The solicitation covers comprehensive road maintenance and realignment services for BLM Road #5109, including clearing and grubbing, road reconstruction, road widening, dip and culvert construction, and roadway obliteration between mileposts 1.48-4.32. The government will evaluate proposals using a best value source selection process, with past performance weighted significantly more important than cost. Potential contractors must submit three proposal volumes: required documentation, past performance information, and pricing. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on April 23, 2025, at the Pipestone Trailhead, and proposal submissions due by May 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time.

The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 with a small business size standard of $45 million. The estimated project budget ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a defined performance period from June 9, 2025, to August 8, 2025. The project will take place in the Western Montana District and involves road maintenance across approximately 4.6 miles of county and BLM road leading to the Ringing Rocks Recreation Site. Contractors will be responsible for road surface preparation, environmental rehabilitation, vegetation management, and installing specific infrastructure elements like custom signage and cattle guards. The BLM will provide construction staking, culvert construction details, and seed mixture, while requiring contractors to follow strict environmental protection protocols and adhere to prevailing wage determination guidelines.