Y--ASH CREEK PIPELINE

Amendment / Modification

This amendment incorporates the following:

• Site Visit Attendance Records from the organized site visit held on April 8, 2026.

• Questions received from interested offerors and the Government's associated answers.

• The amendment provides clarification on questions related to the solicitation.

• It also includes attendance records for a site inspection tour/pre-bid conference.

• Bidders are reminded to acknowledge receipt of this amendment as specified in Block 11 of the Standard Form 1442.

• The amendment provides answers to specific questions, which may impact how bidders prepare their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the construction of an 11,380-foot stock water pipeline with four hydrants and integration of a storage tank. The project is located in Prairie County, Montana. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials to install the pipeline, connect it to an existing water well, and connect it to a BLM-provided storage tank.

• Installation of an 11,380-foot stock water pipeline.

• Installation of four hydrants.

• Integration of a storage tank.

• Connection to an existing water well and a BLM-provided storage tank.

• Furnishing all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract.

• Type of Construction: Heavy.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

• NAICS Code: 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.

• Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million.

• Period of Performance: July 15, 2026, to December 1, 2026.

• Delivery Date: December 1, 2026.

• Solicitation Number: 140L3626Q0012.

• Questions Due: April 13, 2026, at 1:00 pm Mountain Time.

• Quote Response Date: As specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission to jorge_alvarez@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible firm whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Prior Demonstrated Experience is significantly more important than cost or price.

• This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• A site visit is strongly urged. An organized site visit is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time at the Fallon Post Office, Fallon, MT.

• All correspondence and questions must be directed to Jorge Alvarez via email.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision for Heavy Construction Projects in Montana, specifically detailing prevailing wage rates. It serves as a mandatory attachment for solicitations requiring construction labor covered by the Davis-Bacon Act.

• General Decision Number: MT20260076
• Publication Date: 01/02/2026
• Applicable Counties: Big Horn, Carter, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, McCone, Phillips, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sheridan, Treasure, and Wibaux Counties in Montana.
• Classifications and Rates: Provides specific hourly wage and fringe benefit rates for various construction trades, including Electrician, Power Equipment Operator (with zone definitions), Ironworker, Carpenter, Laborer, Operator (various types), and Truck Driver.
• Executive Orders: Mentions applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage) for federal contractors.
• Union Rate Identifiers: Explains the coding system used to denote union, survey, and state-adopted wage rates.

Bidders must use these prevailing wage rates to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals on heavy construction projects within the specified Montana counties. Failure to comply with these wage determination requirements can lead to bid rejection or contract non-compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains the technical specifications for the Ash Creek Pipeline project. It outlines the requirements for various aspects of the pipeline construction, including general requirements, site work, water systems, and reclamation.

• Division 1: General Requirements: Covers general information, requirements, and mobilization.
• Division 2: Site Work: Details specifications for trenching, plowing, backfilling, compacting, water systems, and reclamation.
• Specification 01009 (General Information and Requirements): Describes the scope of work (11,380 ft livestock pipeline), location (Prairie County, Montana), references to standards (ASTM, AWPA, NSF, NEC, OSHA), definitions, submittal requirements, quality assurance, delivery/storage/handling, project/site conditions, and sequencing/scheduling.
• Specification 01505 (Mobilization): Outlines preparatory work and operations for moving personnel and equipment to the site, including payment terms.
• Specification 02229 (Trenching, Plowing, Backfilling, and Compacting): Details the methods and requirements for installing utility lines, including quality assurance, site conditions (rock, water/caving soils), materials, preparation, installation, field quality control, and measurement/payment.
• Specification 02665 (Water Systems): Covers furnishing and installing livestock water systems with PVC or HDPE pipe, including references to numerous ASTM standards, submittal requirements, contractor-furnished materials (pipe, fittings, solvents, valves, hydrants), BLM permittee-furnished materials (water storage tank), execution details, and measurement/payment.
• Specification 02910 (Reclamation): Outlines requirements for stripping, stockpiling, spreading, grading of topsoil, seeding, and restoration of disturbed areas, including permits, topsoil handling, seed mixture details, erosion controls, and cleanup.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the technical scope, requirements, materials, methods, and site conditions for the Ash Creek Pipeline project. It provides detailed specifications that will form the basis for proposal development, cost estimation, and project execution. Bidders must carefully review these specifications to determine their ability to meet all technical and performance requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains drawings and details related to the Ash Creek Pipeline project. It serves as an attachment to provide visual and technical specifications for the proposed pipeline and its components.

• Sheet 1 (Cover Sheet): Project title, location map (State Reference Map and Vicinity Map), and drawing index.
• Sheet 2 (Pipeline Overview): General notes regarding construction, a map showing the mainline and Spur A routes, a table of quantities for pipe segments, and a legend for map symbols.
• Sheet 3 (Mainline - Plan & Profile): Detailed plan view of the mainline pipeline route and its corresponding profile showing elevation changes.
• Sheet 4 (Spur A - Plan & Profile): Detailed plan view of Spur A pipeline route and its corresponding profile.
• Sheet 5 (Detail - Storage Tank): Profile and plan views of the 20,000-gallon fiberglass storage tank, including installation notes.
• Sheet 6 (Detail - Pipeline Appurtenances): Typical details for air valves, curb stops, and hydrants, including installation notes.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the physical layout, scope, and technical specifications of the Ash Creek Pipeline project. They provide essential information for estimating costs, planning construction activities, and ensuring compliance with design requirements. Bidders should carefully review these drawings to assess the full scope of work and any associated complexities.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides shop drawings for a Montana Fiberglass 12' diameter x 26' length underground storage tank.

• Tank dimensions: 12' diameter, 26' length.
• Total storage capacity: 20,304 gallons.
• Material: Fiberglass.
• Intended use: Non-potable water only.
• Components shown: 2" inlet, 2" outlet/overflow, 2" vent, and a 24" tall x 24" diameter access box.
• Notes indicate approximate locations for inlet, vent, outlet, and manway.
• Tank weight: 4,846 pounds.

This attachment details the specifications of the storage tank required for the opportunity. Bidders should review these drawings to understand the physical characteristics and capacity of the tank to ensure their proposed solution meets these requirements.