MRG-RIVER EYES MONITORING

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services for River Eyes Monitoring. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, Albuquerque Area Office requires contractor services to provide up to daily monitoring of river conditions. This monitoring and reporting supports river managers, particularly during periods of potential river intermittency from April to October.

• Monitoring of river conditions between Cochiti Dam and Elephant Butte Reservoir, specifically in the Cochiti, Angostura, Isleta, and San Acacia reaches.

• Focus on monitoring when river drying is imminent or has occurred.

• Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided as Attachment 1 for detailed requirements.

• Offerors must submit a technical proposal addressing technical capability, past performance, and price.

• Technical capability includes planned approach, demonstrated experience, knowledge of the project area, understanding of access policies, project management, safety plan, and key personnel qualifications.

• Past performance requires examples of three comparable contracts completed in the last 5 years.

• The contract type is anticipated to be Time and Materials.

• Contract award date is anticipated on or about August 28, 2026.

• The total contract duration, including options, shall not exceed 5 years and six months.

• Proposals must be emailed to Kristen Ruiz Jimenez at kristen_ruizjimenez@ios.doi.gov.

• Quotes Due: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, by 4:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Last day for Questions: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, by 4:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Inquiries must be submitted via email only.

• Offers will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Proposals must be submitted in two electronic files: Volume one (technical information) and Volume two (pricing schedule).

• This solicitation is set aside for Total Small Business.

• The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) with a Small Business Size Standard of $19.0M.

• Attachment 2 – Price Schedule is required for pricing information.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible via www.acquisition.gov.

• A post-award conference will be held at the Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque Area Office.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It lists occupational codes, titles, and corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in New Mexico (specifically Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia counties).

This document is crucial for potential bidders on Service Contract Act-covered contracts in the specified geographic area. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must consult this document to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal regulations when preparing their proposals. It details rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support and automotive services to health, information technology, and protective services.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide contractor assistance for up to daily River Eyes monitoring activities in the Middle Rio Grande, supporting federal and state agencies in complying with USFWS Biological Opinion requirements for monitoring river intermittency and drying.

• Conduct daily monitoring of river conditions (flow intermittency, pool formation, stage readings, discharge measurements, photo documentation, GPS surveying of drying) primarily in the Isleta and San Acacia reaches, generally from April to October.

• Compile and present data in tabular, graphical, and map formats.

• Provide daily text message updates on river conditions and extent of drying.

• Provide verbal summaries during daily operations conference calls.

• Prepare written daily summaries via email.

• Prepare draft and final annual summary reports compiling all collected data.

• Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, vehicles, and supervision.

• Daily text reports and email summaries must be timely and accurate.

• Participation in daily water operations conference calls is required.

• Surveys and discharge measurements must be accurate and timely.

• Draft Annual Report due November 30; Final Annual Report due January 31.

• GIS data must be compatible with Reclamation's ArcGIS 10.5 and meet federal standards.

• Performance period: 12 months, starting February 1, with four potential option periods.

• Field season: Generally March 1 through October 31, but may vary based on river conditions.

• Locations: Primarily Isleta and San Acacia reaches, with potential work in Cochiti and Angostura reaches.

• Adherence to DOI Scientific Integrity Policy.

• Contractor responsible for obtaining access permissions.

• Contractor responsible for all employee training.

• Use of government rates for mileage costs.

• Use of drones is acceptable if compliant with DOI policy and data specifications.

• Contractor must provide a contract manager and qualified field staff.

• All work must comply with Reclamation Safety and Health Standards.

• Deliverables include meeting minutes, Safety Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, daily reports, and annual reports.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing schedule detailing the estimated costs for services and administrative items for the "River Eyes Monitoring" opportunity. It outlines the structure for pricing labor, materials, equipment, travel, and taxes across a base year, four option years, and a potential 6-month extension.

• Base Year: Includes CLIN 010 (River Eyes Monitoring labor) and CLIN 020 (Administrative Items). CLIN 010 details labor categories (Project Manager, Supervisor, Specialists, etc.) with hours and unit prices to be determined. CLIN 020 is a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amount for materials, equipment, supplies, and travel, with specific NTEs for "Materials, Equipment, and Supplies" ($80,000) and "Mileage costs" ($20,000).
• Option Years 1-4: Similar structure to the Base Year, with increasing NTE amounts for CLINs covering River Eyes Monitoring labor and Administrative Items. For example, Option Year 1 has NTEs of $81,000 for materials and $20,100 for mileage.
• 6-Month Extension: Details CLIN 110 (labor) and CLIN 120 (Administrative Items) with the highest NTEs, including $89,300 for materials and $22,550 for mileage.
• New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax: Applied at 7.625% to labor costs.
• Price Evaluation: Explicitly states that price evaluation will be based on fixed labor rates.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the cost structure and potential value of the contract. Bidders must use this template to provide their proposed pricing for labor categories and acknowledge the NTEs for administrative items. The fixed labor rates noted for evaluation are a key factor in bid preparation and competitiveness.