Little robber detention DAM reconstruction

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking a contractor to reconstruct the Little Robber Detention Dam, located approximately 11 miles north of Baggs, Wyoming in Carbon County. This is a firm-fixed-price construction contract for heavy construction work classified under NAICS code 237990, requiring the prime contractor to perform at least 15% of the work with their own employees. The project involves extensive dam reconstruction activities including mobilization, excavation of 46,661 cubic yards of material, placement of 47,303 cubic yards of compacted embankment, installation of 6,800 tons of new spillway riprap, outlet works, and drainage systems. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible bidder with no trade-offs considered. Following Amendment 0001, bids were due on August 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, with a virtual bid opening held the same day at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside with a size standard of $45 million, and the contract value is estimated between $1 million and $5 million. Three small businesses submitted bids: Bairco Construction Inc. ($5,909,267), Day Services LLC ($750,000, deemed non-responsive), and Fones Construction LLC ($5,293,817.80), with STOPG Malcom JV LLC also participating in the bidding process. The contractor must complete all work within 395 calendar days, beginning within seven calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed, with work hours restricted to 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount are required, along with a 20% bid bond. The project is located at 11 Miles Street, Baggs, Wyoming 82321, and contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements and Buy American provisions.