Gila box rnca bulk gravel

The Bureau of Land Management Arizona Region is procuring 1,800 tons of aggregate base course (gravel) for the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area to improve primitive roads and enhance safety for public and Bureau employees. The solicitation requires delivery of 3/4"-1" crushed rock meeting specific gradation standards, with materials to be transported by commercially licensed drivers and consolidated into stockpiles using a front-end loader. Offerors must submit technical statements detailing materials and equipment, three references from similar projects completed within the last three years, and comprehensive pricing including all delivery fees. The evaluation will use a lowest-price technically acceptable approach, assessing four factors: Schedule alignment with the performance period, Materials and Equipment compliance with specifications, Past Performance rated from Unknown to Excellent Confidence, and Total Price. Questions are accepted until August 27, 2025, with quotes due electronically to Contracting Officer Rachel Henriques by September 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM MDT.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) with a size standard of 500 employees. The contract period of performance runs from September 1 through October 1, 2025, requiring delivery to designated GPS coordinates in the Gila Box RNCA near Safford, Arizona. The delivery site presents challenging terrain conditions including soft shoulders, single-lane widths, blind corners, and steep grades, with recommendations against truck and trailer combinations exceeding 32 feet in total length. The solicitation includes an amendment providing additional guidance on site access via E. Bonita Creek Road and emphasizes the need for contractors to scout the delivery route before submitting proposals. The site remains publicly accessible 24/7 throughout the year, and contractors must take precautions to protect improved road surfaces when transporting heavy equipment to the stockpile locations.