Norman Recreation Improvements

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a construction contractor for the Norman Recreation Improvements project at Lake Thunderbird in Oklahoma. The solicitation involves comprehensive upgrades to recreational facilities, including constructing new day use areas, camp sites, RV sites, group shelters, playgrounds, and associated infrastructure at three primary locations: Little Sandy Day Use Area, Little Sandy Camp Sites, and Post Oak RV Site. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time, with contractors required to provide four proposal volumes: Business, Technical/Safety/Past Performance, Pricing, and Bid Guarantee. The contract will utilize a firm fixed-price structure with specific line items for various construction elements, and contractors must demonstrate capabilities in heavy civil engineering construction. Evaluation will likely focus on technical competence, past performance, safety planning, and pricing alignment with project specifications.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) within the Department of the Interior, with a small business size standard of $45 million under NAICS code 237990. The total project timeline is 365 calendar days, with an anticipated performance period from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2026, and a projected start in late fall or early winter 2025. The project scope includes detailed site improvements such as ADA-compliant features, concrete work, utility installations, parking areas, and recreational amenities across approximately three distinct recreational sites at Lake Thunderbird State Park in Oklahoma. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the improvements suggests a substantial contract value. The contracting officer for this solicitation is Darlene Dillon from the Bureau of Reclamation's Missouri Basin Regional Office, who will oversee the procurement process and contractor selection.