Y--BLM-CO 18 Road Recreation Area Improvements

18 ROAD RECREATION AREA IMPROVEMENTS - UpdateThis is an update of the announcement to add a pre-bid date, update the POC list and add other important information.This is a pre-solicitation notice for solicitation planned release on 1 May with a closing date of 31 May. No bids, quotes or proposals are being accepted at this time. If interested, suggest you follow this solicitation for further instructions or email the POC with your interest and capability statement.Pre-Bid Site Tour: A hosted tour has been scheduled for 14 May at 10:00 on the site. Meet at the North Fruita Desert Parking area.Socio-economic Categories: While this procurement remains a competitive Total Small Business Set-Aside, the BLM highly encourages and welcomes quotes from all sub-categories of small business such as Small Disadvantaged, Woman Owned, Service Disabled Veteran, HUBZone, 8a, and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises.Important News: The Federal Highway Administration also has a project planned

for 18 Road starting in Sept 2024. This will be something to consider for your schedule, accommodations and logistics. See and follow Solicitation: 6982AF24SS0009 CO FLAP MES 18(1) 18 ROAD - https://sam.gov/opp/c79bd590d1a34f1f89ab8f94aa9de142/view for more detail and an opportunity to bid on or participate in work in the same geographic area.Project Description:1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The work includes, but is not limited to; site work, road and parking area construction, precast concrete toilet supply and installation, gazebo installation, and campsite construction.1.2 LOCATION The project is located approximately 12 miles north of the city of Fruita, CO. From Fruita, Colorado, travel north on 18 Road until you get to the existing BLM North Fruita Desert trailhead. The project location can alsobe found by searching "North Fruita Desert" in google maps. Web Site: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/2744131.3 WORK SCHEDULE Work is not allowed from April 15 to July 15 to protect wildlife. Work is not allowed September 19-22 and October 3-6. There are large race events scheduled at the project site those dates. Work shall occur Monday - Friday, excluding federal holidays. Work shall be completed within 150 days of the Notice to Proceed.Period of Performance: 15 July - 31 December 2024 - 150 Days.Rough Order of Magnitude: $250,000 - $500,000Basic Contracting Requirements:1. Active Registration - www.sam.gov2. Invoicing and Payment - www.ipp.gov - 14 Day prompt pay with progress payments3. FAR Part 36 - Construction Provisions and Clauses4. FAR Part 15 - Contracting by Negotiation5. Davis Bacon Act Wages for Mesa County, CO6. Total Small Business Set-Aside for NAICS 237990 - Size Std: $45M7. Type of Contract - Firm Fixed Price8. Award Basis - Low Price Technically AcceptablePrimary POC: Contracting Officer Robert Hall - rhall@blm.gov - 762-329-0002