Washington Recreation Site Improvements for the DOI/BLM Spokane District Office

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Oregon-Washington is conducting market research through a sources sought notice for comprehensive recreation site improvements across eight recreation sites in Washington state, including Big Pines, Chopaka Lake, Liberty, Lumuma, Palmer Mountain, Roza, Similkameen, and Split Rock Recreation Sites. The procurement involves extensive construction activities including clearing and grubbing, soil erosion control, asphalt repairs, slurry sealing, crack sealing, roadway excavation, waste removal, facility asset replacement, and seeding and mulching operations. The project requires contractors to demonstrate technical capability to perform highway, street, and bridge construction work under NAICS code 237310, with work to be conducted according to Federal Highway Administration standards and specifications. Responses must include company name, point of contact, and SAM UEI, and the agency is specifically seeking to determine small business interest and appropriate set-aside types for the eventual solicitation. All capability statements and expressions of interest must be submitted by Friday, June 30, 2025, no later than 2:30 PM Pacific Time to Contract Specialist Susanne Clark.

This procurement does not currently designate any set-aside preferences as the agency is conducting market research to determine appropriate small business set-aside types for the eventual solicitation. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice, indicating this may be a new procurement opportunity or a recompete of existing services. The project magnitude is disclosed as falling between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 in accordance with FAR 36.204 requirements for construction project disclosure. The work encompasses eight distinct recreation sites throughout Washington state, with each site requiring specific improvements detailed in the comprehensive statement of work and technical drawings. Construction activities include maximum 14-day work periods at each site, requiring coordination of site closures and precise scheduling to minimize disruption to recreational activities. The project involves installation of various recreational amenities including kiosks, picnic tables, fire rings, bulletin boards, and benches, along with significant pavement and infrastructure improvements.