Paleo survey for naturita trails

The Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, is seeking qualified contractors to conduct a comprehensive paleontological survey for the West End Trail Alliance (WETA) Naturita Trails project. The procurement involves conducting field surveys, literature reviews, and data generation for proposed trail alignments in Colorado, with work to be performed on an all-or-none basis under a firm-fixed-price purchase order structure. Contractors must possess geological and paleontological expertise, maintain active SAM.gov registration, and comply with Service Contract Labor Standards for Montrose County. The government will evaluate proposals based on price and other factors as outlined in FAR 52.212-2, with the contract anticipated to be awarded under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial services. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by 12:00 PM Mountain Time on August 29, 2025, while quotations must be submitted to pfrost@blm.gov by September 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Indian-Owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The solicitation includes three components: a primary objective covering 195 acres and approximately 30 miles of trails, plus two optional tasks covering an additional 383 acres (60 miles) and 245 acres (49 miles) respectively. The contract performance period extends from October 1, 2025, through July 15, 2026, with deliverables including a draft report by May 1, 2026, and a final report by the contract completion date. All work will be performed in Montrose County, Colorado, specifically in the area west of Naturita within the West End Extensive Recreation Management Area. The government intends to award at minimum the primary objective line item, with optional tasks subject to funding availability and agency discretion.