This project will involve pit development of a government source, mining materials, crushing pit material into a blended surface course aggregate with commercial source additives.

Items to complete:

1. 1. Perform roadway reconditioning along project length (7 miles of reconditioning from MP 21 to MP 28 of FSR 101).
   2. Crush, mix, haul, and place surface course aggregate along project length (7 miles of surfacing from MP 21 to MP 28 of FSR 101).

Crush and Stockpile Aggregate includes development and use of pits, either government source or commercial source, to the specified gradation, including adding approximately 2% bentonite by weight to achieve desired properties. Actual % will be based on contractor’s initial materials testing. This includes clearing and grubbing, removing overburden, mining, crushing, mixing aggregate with bentonite using a pugmill, weighing, creating stockpiles (including any loading or hauling to create stockpiles), testing, and final site reclamation including placing overburden, waste materials, mulching, and seeding. Perform the work in accordance with MSHA 30 CFR, part 56.Surfacing - Aggregate Surface Course includes necessary surface preparations before placing aggregate such as: material and quality control testing, surface preparation (reconditioning), clearing and grubbing, spreading, watering, compacting, temporary traffic control, erosion control measures, and all other incidental work to surface the road (see surfacing typical on sheet G-05).Surface to the compacted depth specified in the drawings for the full roadway width, including all existing turnouts and widenings. Intersecting roads shall be bladed, shaped and surfaced for a smooth transition. Spread control and staking for aggregate is the responsibility of the contractor.Protect the environment and resources impacted by all construction activity according to all legal requirements, regulations, specifications, and best management practices (BMPs).East Leesburg Pit: Develop pit for operations, including clearing and grubbing, all incidental to crush and stockpile aggregate payment. Mine, crush, and blend aggregate with approved additives, stockpile material in the pit for surfacing.

Project Location: 

The project is located along Williams Creek and Deep Creek Roads (FSR 021 and FSR 101) on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lemhi County, Idaho.  The base bid line items occur from MP 13.7 to MP 27.7.  Option line items start at MP 4 and go up to MP 13.7.

Government pit locations (pit development and/or stockpiling):

• East Leesburg Pit (lat, long):        45.124, -114.083
• Williams Summit Pit (lat, long):  45.095, -114.087

Place of Contract Performance:  Lemhi County Salmon, ID

Contract Time/Period of Performance:  The anticipated start date is Mid-July 2025.  The contract time will be 75  calendar days-Base Items and additional 15 days for each option item.

Magnitude of the Proposed Project:  In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Solicitation Date:  The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or after May 22,2025.

Solicitation Documents:  All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, will be distributed solely through this site.  The complete solicitation package will be attached and made available only through SAM.gov, https://sam.gov/content/home on or after 15 days of this notice.  Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition to include amendments.  Anyone wishing to participate in this proposed procurement must obtain a copy from SAM.gov. 

Solicitation/Award Type:   This requirement is being solicited as a Small Business set-aside, with the intent to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract.  A single award will be made from the solicitation.

Contractors are required to be actively registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting a proposal and to be considered for award. Registering in the SAM system is FREE.  If you need assistance, please be sure to reach out your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) representative. PTAC is a FREE resource to all small business and your state representative’s contact information can be found at the following website: https://www.aptac-us.org/.

Point of Contact:

Tanya Spanfellner, Contracting Officer, [email protected]