Bob Ruud Mem Hwy & Bell Vista Ave

The Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) is requesting sealed bids for reconstruction and rehabilitation of approximately 15.5 to 20.5 miles of roadway on Bob Ruud Memorial Highway and Bell Vista Avenue in Pahrump, Nevada, with bids due June 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. This is full and open competition with a 10 percent price evaluation preference for HUBZone small business concerns that do not waive the preference.

The scope encompasses full-depth reclamation (16 miles total), installation of new aggregate base (27,500 tons), asphalt concrete paving, culvert replacement (some requiring approximately 10 feet of excavation), drainage improvements, and safety enhancements. Key bid line items include mobilization, survey and staking, clearing and grubbing, and embankment construction (10,000 cubic yards). The project provides access to Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and Death Valley National Park, improving safety and drainage on a rural highway and an urban-setting avenue within Pahrump.

The estimated price range is $20 million to $40 million. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed. Large business concerns awarded contracts exceeding $2.0 million must submit an acceptable small business subcontracting plan within seven days of the contracting officer's request; FHWA subcontracting participation goals are 43.02 percent small businesses, 5.0 percent small disadvantaged businesses, 3.0 percent HUBZone businesses, 5.0 percent women-owned small businesses, and 5.0 percent service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on Schedule B pricing, with Schedule A as the alternative if Schedule B funding is unavailable at award time. The small business size standard under NAICS 237310 is $45 million in average annual gross receipts.

Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to bid submission. Technical questions are due by 4:00 p.m. on May 22, 2026; all questions and answers will be posted on SAM.gov. Bid bonds with original signatures and corporate seals are required; photocopied and faxed copies are not acceptable. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days of award.