Y--Update Utilities

SOL #: 140P2026R0063Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior
National Park Service
DSC CONTRACTING SERVICES DIVISION
Denver, CO, 80225, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

PSC

Construction Of Other Utilities (Y1NZ)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 27, 2026
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Last Updated
May 27, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 29, 2026, 8:30 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 National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting proposals for the Rehabilitation of Underground Utilities at Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico. This Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, conducted under Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition, aims to reconstruct and replace aging utility distribution and collection systems, including water, electrical, natural gas, and sewer infrastructure. The estimated magnitude of construction is over $10,000,000. Proposals are due by June 29, 2026.

Scope of Work

The project involves comprehensive upgrades and replacements across several areas of Bandelier National Monument:

  • Water Systems: Reconstruction and replacement of potable water lateral service lines and distribution mains, including new PVC water mains, meters, service lines, fire hydrants, a 24,000-gallon concrete water storage tank, and a new mechanical building.
  • Electrical Systems: Upgrade and replacement of primary electrical distribution, including new service from LANL, distribution systems in Mesa Top areas, and fiber-optic conduits/handholes.
  • Natural Gas Systems: Upgrade and replacement of natural gas distribution lines.
  • Wastewater Systems: Rehabilitation of existing sewer collection mains and replacement of secondary sewer lateral lines, including manholes.
  • Communication Systems: Extension of the existing fiber-optic network and installation of remote monitoring systems for key water infrastructure.
  • Site Work: Includes rock excavation, roadway removal, disposal, and replacement of asphalt pavement, and protection of historic curbs and drainage.
  • Options: Numerous option line items cover additional electrical interconnection, Frijoles Canyon utilities (water, gas, wastewater, electrical laterals), fiber-optic cables, demolition of existing utility features, Juniper Campground water mains, Mesa Top wastewater, Agoyo Lane electrical, Fire Tower Lane utilities, Cottonwood Comfort Station connections, and culvert/erosion repairs.

Key Construction Challenges

Bidders should be aware of challenges such as sequencing utility outages, ensuring public visitor safety, coordination with multiple utility providers (Los Alamos County, LANL), narrow and utility-dense corridors, medium accuracy of existing utility locations, and strict archaeological/historical preservation requirements, including potential work stoppage if artifacts are discovered.

Contract Details

  • Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Solicitation.
  • Performance Period: 910 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
  • Estimated Magnitude: Over $10,000,000.
  • Funding: Currently unfunded; award is contingent on future funding availability.
  • Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Proposals Due: June 29, 2026.
  • Submission Method: Electronically via email. Volumes I and II may be submitted as single, consolidated PDF documents.
  • Evaluation: Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process.
  • Factors: Technical factors (Project Experience & Technical Competency, Technical Approach & Schedule, Management Approach) are of equal importance and evaluated first. Past Performance and Small Business Participation are less important. Pricing is approximately equal in importance to the combined technical factors.
  • Requirements: Offerors must submit a minimum of one FFP offer and include all Federal, State, and Local taxes in their proposal. No separate line item for New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) will be added.

Eligibility

  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition.
  • NAICS: 237110 (Construction Of Other Utilities).
  • Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00.
  • Small business subcontracting goals are provided for Fiscal Year 2026.

Important Notes

Updated wage determinations for heavy construction in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, apply. Bidders should factor costs for unknown existing utilities and Asbestos-Cement (AC) pipe remediation into their pricing. NPS will contract for Tribal and Archaeological monitors.

People

Points of Contact

Halter, JosephPRIMARY

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