Description
The Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division (FHWA-CFLHD), in coordination with the National Park Service, Mojave National Preserve, is proposing improvements to approximately 56.5 miles of roads within Mojave National Preserve in San Bernardino County, CA. The project includes resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation of the roads, with work on the entire 19.3 miles of Kelso-Cima Road, 22.3 miles of South Kelbaker Road, and 14.9 miles of Morningstar Mine Road. Key features of the project include full depth reclamation of the existing pavement, placement of new asphalt pavement, increasing the roadway width to a consistent 26 feet, minor horizontal/vertical roadway realignment, reinforcing low water crossings, and improving safety with longitudinal and transverse mumble strips, signing, pavement markings, and paved pullouts. The estimated cost for the work is between $80,000,000 and $120,000,000. Some key work items include:
• 110,000 tons of asphalt concrete pavement
• 133,000 tons of roadway aggregate
• 81,000 tons of aggregate surface course
• 110,000 cubic yards of roadway excavation
• 49 miles of full depth reclamation
• 17,000 linear feet of concrete barrier (low water crossings)
• 44 miles of fence, tortoise barrier
• 2,400 linear feet of tortoise crossing structure
• 12,000 cubic yards of rip rap
The project requires prior experience on projects of similar magnitude and the contractor must comply with various regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Department of Transportation Acquisition Regulation (TAR), and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-24).
Some of the key requirements and constraints for the project include:
• Performance and payment bonds are required
• The contractor must furnish any required performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days after award
• The contractor must begin performance within 10 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed and complete the work within the specified timeframe
• The contractor must comply with the wage rate requirements and labor standards
• The contractor must submit a subcontracting plan, if applicable
• The contractor must provide a bid guarantee, which must be an original with an original signature and corporate seal
The project also involves a Project Labor Agreement (PLA), which must be submitted prior to award. The apparent successful bidder must submit a fully executed PLA to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days of request.
Some of the key evaluation factors for the project include:
• Price
• Past performance
• Experience and qualifications of the contractor
• Compliance with the subcontracting plan, if applicable
The project requires the contractor to have experience with similar projects and to comply with various regulations and requirements. The contractor must also have the necessary equipment, personnel, and resources to complete the project within the specified timeframe.
Some of the benefits of the project include:
• Improved safety for road users
• Enhanced road conditions
• Increased accessibility to the Mojave National Preserve
• Compliance with federal and state regulations
Some of the challenges of the project include:
• Complex project requirements and regulations
• High estimated cost of the project
• Potential environmental and cultural resource concerns
Overall, the project requires a contractor with experience in similar projects, a strong understanding of the regulations and requirements, and the ability to comply with the subcontracting plan and other requirements.
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Contact
Jorey Deml(Contract Specialist)