Little creek campground design-build

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management seeks a design-build contractor for Little Creek Campground Improvements near Randolph, Utah, with Phase One proposals due August 3, 2026. The procurement is set-aside for small businesses (small business size standard $45 million) and will be conducted as a two-phase competition using best value tradeoff evaluation methodology per FAR 36.101-2.

Place of performance is Randolph, Utah. The NAICS code is 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction); PSC code is Y1PA (Construction of Recreation Facilities, Non-Building). The firm-fixed-price contract budget is $950,000 to $1,050,000 inclusive of design costs. Performance period is 365 calendar days total from notice to proceed: 210 days for design and 155 days for construction and closeout. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed.

Project scope includes design and construction of nine individual campsites with shade pavilions, tent pads, fire rings, and gas stove platforms; replacement of a group site pavilion; installation of two metal information kiosks; storm drainage remediation; water distribution and irrigation systems; approximately 35 shade trees; and parking areas and access routes compliant with ADA/ABA standards. Phase One focuses on the main entrance parking lot and group site. All Architect-Engineer services must be performed by licensed Landscape Architects and Engineers registered in Utah. Contractor must comply with 2021 International Building Code, ASHRAE 90.1-2019 (with 30% energy efficiency reduction), NFPA codes, ABAAS accessibility standards, and National Park Service campground design guidelines.

Phase One evaluation assesses technical approach, design-build team organization, experience, and past performance without pricing. The Government will invite up to five most-qualified Phase One offerors to submit Phase Two proposals, which include design concept, construction schedule, key personnel qualifications, and pricing. Offerors must submit up to five combined relevant projects demonstrating design-build team experience. The prime contractor must perform at least 15 percent of contract costs with its own employees, excluding material costs. Performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of contract price, and bid guarantee of 20 percent, are required for Phase Two. Construction wage rate requirements apply. Site visit occurred July 15, 2026; questions were due July 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT. Amendment 0001 was issued July 22, 2026. Contracting Officer is Lisa McKeon (lisa_mckeon@ios.doi.gov, 850-890-6395).