Z--INDIAN WELLS CYN RD O&M

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking proposals for the Indian Wells Canyon Road Operations and Maintenance project under solicitation 140L1226R0002. This firm-fixed-price contract involves repairing storm damage from Tropical Storm Hilary along a 1.70-mile road section. The work includes site preparation, grading, scarification, moisture control, and native fill compaction to restore the road to a 22-foot width. An option for an additional 0.25 miles of maintenance is included. Proposals are due June 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT, following an extension in Amendment 0001. The performance period is 45 days, tentatively scheduled from July 1 to August 14, 2026. Technical standards require an 8-10 ton smooth drum vibratory roller and specific compaction passes instead of density tests. Contractors must stay within a 22-foot boundary to protect vegetation, specifically Joshua trees. Approved water sources are located in Inyokern, Pearsonville, and Ridgecrest. Work includes grading, scarification, and moisture-controlled compaction using 8-10 ton rollers. The 45-day performance period begins after the notice to proceed, with an expected start in October 2026. Work is limited to weekdays unless approved by the BLM. Water must be hauled from Inyokern, Pearsonville, or Ridgecrest.