MELSTONE DAM LIVESTOCK WATER SUPPLY

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire that must be completed and submitted with a vendor's quote. It is designed to gather information about a contractor's relevant experience and past performance.

• Contractor Information: Requires name, address, phone number, SAM Entity Number (UEI), and type of business.
• Experience Questions: Asks about years of relevant experience, years of contracting experience (prime/sub-contractor), and requires listing completed projects within the last three years (including contract number, amount, type, completion date, and reference contact). It also requires listing concurrent contract commitments.
• Performance History: Inquires about any past failures to complete work or work completed via performance bond, with a request for location and reason if applicable.
• Certification: Requires the certifying official's name, title, signature, and date, attesting to the completeness and correctness of the information provided.

This questionnaire is critical for bidders to demonstrate their relevant experience and past performance. Vendors must accurately complete all sections, ensuring that listed projects are relevant to the solicitation's requirements. Failure to provide relevant project information may result in those projects not being considered. The certification section confirms the accuracy of the submitted data.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Melstone Dam Livestock Water System" project located near Melstone, Montana. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is procuring the installation of a livestock water system at the Melstone Dam reservoir.

• Installation of a livestock water system.

• The project involves construction of "Other Non-Building Facilities."

• Specific components include a mobilization/demobilization & prep work, inlet structure, riser casing, pump, solar array, tank and outlet, and pipeline (1.5 inch and 4 inch).

• Awardee will need to coordinate with another contractor working in the area on a separate project.

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

• Type of Construction: Heavy.

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

• NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), with a Small Business Size Standard of $45 Million.

• Period of Performance: From award through 01/01/2027.

• Commencement of Work: Within 10 calendar days after receiving "construction" notice to proceed (NTP).

• Completion of Work: Within 60 calendar days after NTP.

• Quote Response Date: See block 13 of Standard Form 1442 (Solicitation, Offer, and Award).

• Questions Due: July 6, 2026, at 17:00 Mountain Time. Questions must be submitted via email to Chad Clapp.

• Submission Method: Quotes are to be submitted via email to chad_clapp@ios.doi.gov.

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

• Set-Aside: This procurement is set-aside for Small Business Concerns.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement.

• Quoters determined to be other than a small business will be deemed ineligible for award.

• A site visit is strongly urged. An organized site visit is scheduled for June 26, 2026.

• Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required.

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

Technical Specifications

This document provides the technical specifications for the Melstone Dam Livestock Water System, located in Musselshell County, Montana. The project involves the installation of a new livestock water system at the Melstone Dam reservoir.

• Installation of an inlet structure below the normal reservoir water elevation.

• Installation of an 18" annular Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) riser with a pitless adapter, solar pump, and 800W solar array.

• Installation of 4" and 1.5" HDPE pipelines for water distribution.

• Reclamation of all disturbed areas, including preparation of soil for seeding.

• Contractor is responsible for obtaining necessary permits, unless designated as Government-provided.

• Contractor must provide a Site Access Plan and adhere to site access and utility protection requirements.

• Temporary fencing is required to exclude livestock from construction areas.

• Contractor is responsible for providing temporary field offices and storage sheds.

• The document outlines measurement and payment procedures, including mobilization, inlet structure, riser casing, pump and solar array, tank and outlet, and pipeline installation.

• Payment is based on bid prices for completed items, with lump-sum items not being field-measured.

• Submittals include a Site Access Plan, Project Record Documents, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Source Submittals, Riprap/Filter Sand/Drain Gravel Placement Plan, Geotextile Product Data, and Material Lists.

• A pre-construction conference is required.

• Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures are detailed, with the Contractor responsible for QC and the Government providing QA.

• Testing of materials and systems is specified, including pipeline testing.

• Not specified in this document.

• The document references numerous ASTM, AWPA, and other industry standards for materials and testing.

• Government-furnished property includes Water Quality Signs.

• Specific details on materials, installation, and testing for pipeline installation, site materials (including filter sand, drain gravel, and riprap), geosynthetics, and water systems are provided.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number MT20260077, dated 05/18/2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes prevailing wage rates for various construction-related classifications in Montana counties. The document details specific rates for different types of electricians, line construction workers, power equipment operators (with detailed zone definitions based on mileage), ironworkers, operators of various equipment (loaders, graders, etc.), truck drivers, and welders.

It also includes information on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining requirements for contractors regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage rates applicable to covered contracts. The document further explains the identifiers used for different types of wage rates (Union, Survey, State Adopted) and the process for appealing wage determinations.

This document is crucial for potential bidders on federal construction contracts in Montana. It provides the legally mandated minimum wage rates that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on such projects. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs in their proposals, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws. Understanding these wage rates is essential for determining the overall cost-effectiveness of bidding on opportunities in the specified geographic areas and for ensuring compliance with federal contracting requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains the drawings and sheet index for the Melstone Dam Livestock Water System project. It provides visual and technical details necessary for understanding the scope and execution of the project.

• Sheet Index: Lists all included drawings (Cover Sheet and Sheet Index, Plan and Profile, Details).
• Vicinity Map: Shows the project location in Musselshell County, Montana, relative to major highways and towns.
• Plan and Profile: Details the proposed pipeline route, including elevation changes, existing ground, and the location of the pipeline outlet, tank, riser, pump, and pitleless adapter.
• Details: Provides specific construction details for the livestock water inlet and outlet, including materials like riprap, geotextile fabric, compacted backfill, and perforated PVC pipe, as well as information on the pump, electrical conduit, and drain valve.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the physical layout, construction requirements, materials, and specific components of the livestock water system. They inform the scope of work, material estimations, and the technical approach required for bidding on this opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Schedule of Items for the Melstone Dam Livestock Water Source project. It outlines the individual components and work required for the project, serving as a basis for pricing and proposals.

• Item No.: Sequential numbering for each task or component.
• Description: Details of the work or item, including:
  • Mobilization/Demobilization & Preparatory Work
  • Inlet Structure
  • Riser Casing, Pump, and Solar Array
  • Tank and Outlet
  • Pipeline (1.5 inch and 4 inch)
• Estimated Quantity: The quantity for each item, listed as '1'.
• Pay Unit: 'LS' (Lump Sum) for all items.
• Unit Price: Field for bidders to enter their price per unit.
• Total: Field for bidders to calculate the total price for each item and the overall total.

This schedule is critical for bidders to understand the scope of work and to prepare their pricing. Bidders must fill in the 'Unit Price' and 'Total' columns. The document also includes fields for 'Company Name', 'Email', 'Point of Contact', and 'SAM UEI', which are required for submission.