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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 National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the Rehabilitation of Underground Utilities at Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico. This Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition opportunity seeks a contractor to reconstruct and replace aging utility distribution and collection systems, addressing deferred maintenance and code deficiencies. The estimated magnitude of construction is over $10,000,000. Proposals are due May 29, 2026, at 1430 local time.
Scope of Work
This project involves extensive upgrades and replacements across various utility systems:
- Water Systems: Replacement of potable water lateral service lines, distribution mains, connection to a new 24,000-gallon below-grade water storage tank, and installation of hydropneumatic tanks with pumps.
- Electrical Systems: Replacement of primary electrical service (including a new three-phase system for Mesa Top), aging feeders, equipment, and conductors.
- Natural Gas Systems: Replacement of natural gas distribution lines.
- Communication Systems: Replacement of communication systems infrastructure, extension of the fiber-optic network, and installation of a remote monitoring system.
- Wastewater Systems: Rehabilitation of existing sewer collection mains and replacement of all secondary sewer lateral lines, including manholes.
- Civil Work: Includes rock excavation, roadway removal/replacement, and protection of historic features. The project also entails the demolition of existing utility features and construction of a new mechanical building.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Performance Period: 910 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition
- Proposal Due: May 29, 2026, 1430 local time
- Published Date: May 14, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process, considering technical factors, past performance, and price. Offerors must submit a minimum of one Firm-Fixed-Price offer. Performance and Payment Bonds, as well as an Offer Guarantee, are required.
Additional Notes
This project is currently unfunded, with an award contingent on future funding availability. A pre-proposal site visit was held on May 12, 2026, and the presentation and sign-in roster are available as attachments. Key construction challenges include sequencing utility outages, ensuring public safety, coordinating with multiple utility providers (Los Alamos County, LANL), navigating narrow/utility-dense corridors, and adhering to archaeological/historical preservation requirements. Numerous detailed construction drawings, specifications, a geotechnical report, and a contract price schedule (CLINs 0001-0006 for base, Options A-N) are provided.