Z--GAOA SOAP GULCH ROAD

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking firm-fixed-price construction services for resurfacing and reconstructing Soap Gulch Road in Silver Bow County, Montana. Work covers approximately nine miles of road maintenance, including roadway reconditioning, clearing, grubbing, and installing corrugated metal pipe (CMP) and open-top culverts. Technical requirements include drainage dips, rock fill fords, and cattle guard installations for low-volume roads. The performance period is July 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with a 90-calendar-day completion requirement once work starts. Bids are due June 22, 2026. The estimated project value is between $250,000 and $350,000, and a 20% bid guarantee is required. Amendment 0004 removed all retaining wall requirements and replaced the price schedule with a 34-item list. Attachments include updated specifications, engineering drawings, and Montana highway construction wage determinations. Contractors must follow strict operational limits, including a 90-day completion window once work begins. Road 0105 has a 14-day closure limit. Technical submittals, such as stream diversion and dewatering plans, are required for environmental compliance. Work is restricted to seasonal windows: award through August 31, 2026, and January 1, 2027, through August 31, 2027. Completion is required within 90 days of the Notice to Proceed. Road closures are limited to 14 days for Closure One and seven days for Closure Two, with 10 days' notice required. Simultaneous closures are prohibited.