Valley county road grading

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking road grading services for approximately 53.5 miles of roads in Valley County, Montana, including TC Access Road, Beaver Branch Road, and Bentonite Road. The solicitation (No. 140L3625Q0029) is structured as a firm fixed-price contract with a base year in 2025 and an optional extension in 2026. Contractors must use a road grader with at least 135 horsepower and a 12-foot blade, and perform work that meets specific road maintenance standards such as maintaining proper drainage, creating appropriate road crowns, and minimizing environmental impact. The contract will be awarded based on best value, considering both price and past performance, with evaluation focusing on the contractor's ability to meet technical specifications and quality control requirements. Quotes are due by March 31, 2025, at 1700 local time, with performance expected to begin within 10 calendar days of award and be completed within 60 calendar days.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific type of business, though it falls under the small business size standard of $45 million for the NAICS code 237310. The estimated project value is less than $50,000, with work to be performed in the Glasgow, Montana region. Road maintenance is scheduled to begin in spring after road thawing, typically between April 15 and June 15, with work limited to appropriate moisture conditions. Contractors will be paid by linear mile for each road segment, with specific pay items for TC Access Road, Beaver Branch Road, and Bentonite Road grading. The project requires careful attention to environmental considerations, including power washing equipment to prevent weed seed spread and minimizing soil disturbance. Wage rates will be determined according to the Davis-Bacon wage determination for highway construction projects in Montana, with mandatory minimum wages specified for various job classifications.