BASIN VIEW PIPELINE PHASE II
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office, is soliciting proposals for the Basin View Pipeline Phase II project. This 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves the construction of a livestock pipeline in Dawson County, Montana. The project is estimated to be between $25,000 and $100,000. Proposals are due March 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
This project requires the procurement of labor, equipment, supplies, and materials for the construction of approximately 13,000 linear feet of livestock pipeline (comprising 3931 ft of 2" and 9056 ft of 1-1/2" HDPE/PVC pipe). Key tasks include:
- Trenching or plowing the pipeline to a 5 ft depth.
- Installing all appurtenances (e.g., air relief valves, check valves, hydrants, curb stops) to a 6 ft frost-free depth.
- Backfilling, compacting, and reclaiming all disturbed areas, including topsoil placement and seeding.
- Adherence to various ASTM, AWPA, NSF, NEC, and OSHA standards. Detailed specifications, maps, and drawings are provided as attachments.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Single Award Construction Contract.
- Estimated Value: Between $25,000 and $100,000.
- Period of Performance: Work must commence within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and be completed within 109 calendar days.
- Construction Restrictions: Construction is restricted between March 15 to July 15 (due to bird nesting) and December 1 to March 31 (due to big game species).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 237110, size standard $45.0 Million).
- Proposal Due: March 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Published Date: March 2, 2026.
- Site Visit: A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, meeting at the Runnings Parking Lot in Glendive, MT.
- Questions Due: 7 calendar days before the quote due date, submitted in writing via email.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to cclapp@blm.gov.
- Required Documents: Standard Form 1442, a completed Past Performance Questionnaire, and a Bid Schedule.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible firm whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and past performance. The Government intends to make one award.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award. The prevailing wage rates outlined in Wage Determination MT20260076 apply to this project. Payment will be processed via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The primary point of contact is Chad Clapp (cclapp@blm.gov).