J--SJC RIO CHAMA TRAIL STAIRCASE
SOL #: 140R4026R0012Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Interior
Bureau Of Reclamation
UPPER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84138, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Other Foundation (238190)
PSC
Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Metal Bars, Sheets, And Shapes (J095)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Mar 12, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 15, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 27, 2026, 10:00 PM
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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation has issued a Solicitation for the J--SJC Rio Chama Trail Staircase project. This opportunity involves the removal of an existing staircase and cableway bridge, and the fabrication and installation of a new, low-maintenance steel staircase and hand railing panels, along with a new kiosk, at the Rio Chama Trail in New Mexico. The project magnitude is estimated between $100,000 and $250,000. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The project requires the contractor to:
- Demolish and dispose of the existing Rio Chama Trail staircase, handrailing, and cableway bridge.
- Fabricate and install a new steel staircase and handrailing panels.
- Install a new educational kiosk.
- Utilize Government Furnished Materials (GFM) for specified steel and hardware, which the contractor must pick up from the Chama Field Office.
- Restore the site to pre-construction conditions, including final grading and re-seeding disturbed areas.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Approximately 77 days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP), with a project goal of completion by July 31, 2026. NTP is estimated 4-5 weeks after the solicitation closes.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 238190 (Heavy Construction).
- Wage Rates: Compliance with Davis Bacon Wage Rate NM20260011 is mandatory.
- Bonds: Performance Bond (SF25) and Payment Bond (SF25A) will be required.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- A certified surveyor is required to verify drawings.
- AWS standard welding certifications are mandatory.
- No equipment access is available to the bottom of the staircase due to a 650-foot cliff drop.
- The project area will be closed during construction.
- Fabrication is allowed in the trail parking lot, and staging is preferred near the riprap stockpile area.
- Existing concrete foundations must not be damaged during demolition.
- Coordination with New Mexico State Parks and Reclamation's Chama Field Office is essential for access and facilities.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 14, 2026, by 1600 Mountain Time, via email.
- Offers Due: April 27, 2026, by 1600 Mountain Time.
- Submission Method: Offers must be emailed to Kristen Ruiz Jimenez at kristen_ruizjimenez@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Specifications/Capability, Past Performance, and Price.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Kristen Ruiz Jimenez
- Email: kristen_ruizjimenez@ios.doi.gov
- Phone: 505-462-3669
People
Points of Contact
Ruiz Jimenez, KristenPRIMARY