How to bid on Minuteman Missile Access Roads re-graveling for the Department of Transportation

What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care

The Department of Transportation is seeking interest from prime contractors for a future project to recondition and re-gravel approximately 50 miles of Minuteman Missile Access Roads in six North Dakota counties. This project also includes replacing up to 27 culverts and performing subgrade repairs. The work is for the Office of Missile Air Defense Program (OMAD), which supports the Air Force intercontinental Ballistic Missile Program.

This is an opportunity for construction firms with experience in road reconditioning and aggregate surface course placement. The estimated cost for this project is between $2 million and $5 million.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The deadline for responding to this Request for Information (RFI) is August 13, 2026, by 2:00 PM Denver time (4:00 PM ET). Responses must be emailed to [email protected] (Attn: Eric Grosskreuz).

This RFI is not a request for bids, and plans and specifications are not yet available. The purpose of this RFI is to determine if there is enough interest from qualified small businesses to set aside the future solicitation. The project is expected to be advertised in September 2026, with construction from May through September 2027.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for qualified prime contractors in the construction category, specifically those with experience in roadway reconditioning and placing aggregate surface course on roads. Firms should also have experience in construction phasing, temporary traffic control, and timely completion of construction.

The agency is particularly interested in responses from small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, women-owned small business concerns, 8(a) small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses for potential set-aside consideration.

How to respond

To respond, you must email your submission to [email protected] (Attn: Eric Grosskreuz) by the deadline. Your email must include four specific items.

First, a positive statement of your intention to submit a bid as a Prime Contractor for this future solicitation. Second, a list of all confirmed socioeconomic categories that apply to your business (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB). Third, a letter from a bonding agent confirming your firm's capability to bond for a single project of $5 million and your firm's aggregate bonding capacity. Fourth, a list of road construction projects of equal or greater value and scope where your firm performed roadway reconditioning and placed aggregate surface course, noting whether you were the prime or a subcontractor. Do not include projects that do not involve this specific type of work.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your bonding letter clearly states both your single project capacity of $5 million and your aggregate bonding capacity. This is a critical requirement for demonstrating your firm's financial capability.

When listing past projects, focus only on those that directly match the required experience: roadway reconditioning and placing aggregate surface course. Clearly state your role (prime or subcontractor) for each project. Providing relevant, specific examples will strengthen your response.

Double-check that your firm's socioeconomic status is current and accurately reflected in your response. Also, ensure your firm is certified in the System for Award Management (SAM) as this is a general requirement for government contractors.