Gaoa teton DAM reconstruction

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Office is seeking a small business contractor for the GAOA Teton Dam Reconstruction project located in Carbon County, Wyoming. The project involves comprehensive dam repair and reconstruction, including dewatering the reservoir, excavating and reconstructing the dam embankment, constructing new outlet works, installing a toe drain system, placing riprap and road gravel, and reclaiming disturbed areas. Potential offerors must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The award will be based on best value to the government in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, with proposals evaluated using criteria that will be detailed in the Request for Proposals (RFP). BLM anticipates issuing the RFP by the end of May 2025, with proposals due approximately 30 days after the solicitation date.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990, with a small business size standard of $45 million. The estimated construction magnitude ranges between $1 million and $5 million, with an anticipated period of performance of 365 calendar days, likely spanning from September 2025 through September 2026. The project will specifically address dam reconstruction approximately 13 miles west of Rawlins, Wyoming, focusing on critical infrastructure repair and improvement. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the upcoming RFP documents and ensure they meet all qualifications, including the small business classification and technical capabilities required for complex dam reconstruction work. The procurement will follow standard federal contracting protocols, with a focus on selecting a contractor that can most effectively meet the project's technical and performance requirements.