The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Bureau of Land Management needs a small business to restore and maintain 13 miles of roads in Carbon County, Montana.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Bureau of Land Management needs a contractor to restore and maintain 13 miles of roads in Carbon County, Montana. The work includes grading, excavation, embankment construction, crushed aggregate surfacing, erosion control, seeding, and topsoil placement, all performed according to detailed federal specifications and oversight requirements. The project's overall goal is to restore safe, functional, and durable road conditions while protecting surrounding natural and cultural resources.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The project will be a firm-fixed priced contract with a single award. The contract will be issued under the total small business set-aside program. The estimated price range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
- How will they pick the winner?
The winner will be selected based on the Tradeoff Procedures within the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The best value proposal will be determined by evaluating the offeror's capabilities, past performance, and price.
- When and how do you bid?
The solicitation will be issued on or around July 17, 2026. Offerors will submit electronic proposals as a response to the anticipated solicitation. Submission requirements include providing company information, capabilities statement, and any concerns or errors that need corrections before solicitation. For further information, contact Jorge Alvarez at jalvarez@ios.doi.gov or (854) 500-1840.
Routine highway construction and maintenance project — moderate-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with highway construction and maintenance
- Has a strong understanding of environmental regulations and cultural resource protection
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on July 14 — if you miss it, you can't bid.
- Travel costs aren't reimbursed separately — bake them into your price.
- Proposals are capped at 25 pages including résumés.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required experience.