Teton Dam 50th Commemoration Overlook Project

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a small business contractor to construct the Teton Dam 50th Commemoration Overlook Project, a site-specific infrastructure development located in Idaho. The project involves site preparation, construction of a viewing platform, installation of interpretive exhibits, and associated landscaping work. Contractors must comply with specific technical requirements, including asphalt concrete pavement specifications using Idaho Transportation Department 2023 Highway Construction standards and Superpave mixture protocols. The solicitation (Solicitation No. 140R1025B0002) requires offerors to submit comprehensive proposals by December 18, 2024, at 11:00 am local time, with potential questions accepted up to 12 days after the mandatory site visit held on November 21, 2024. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical compliance, pricing, and the contractor's ability to meet the project's specific engineering and construction specifications.

The contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with a size standard of $45 million. The anticipated project value ranges between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a performance period of 180 days from the notice to proceed, spanning from December 18, 2024, to May 15, 2026. The project will be executed at the site of the former Teton Dam in Idaho, with precise location details provided in the attached geologic logs and site investigation documents. Thirteen companies attended the pre-bid site visit, including FTR Inc, McKenzie Construction, Pacific North Construction, and others, indicating potential competitive interest. The contract includes 17 line items and requires detailed submittals such as mix design data, quality control plans, and compliance with specific construction methodologies outlined in the solicitation documents.