Y--BAND 266697 Rehabilitate Underground Utilities
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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), through its DSC Contracting Services Division, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the Rehabilitation of Underground Utilities at Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico. This project, identified as RFP 140P2025R0072, aims to reconstruct and replace aging utility distribution and collection systems. The formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be released on or after April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive construction services to address deferred maintenance and code deficiencies in 60-plus-year-old utility systems. Key components include:
- Reconstruction and replacement of underground potable water lateral service lines and distribution mains.
- Replacement of electrical and natural gas distribution systems to meet current and projected demand.
- Replacement of communication systems infrastructure.
- Rehabilitation of existing sewer collection mains and replacement of all secondary sewer lateral lines, including manholes.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Magnitude of Construction: More than $10 Million
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 910 calendar-days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Set-Aside: No Set-Aside is currently used, but small business participation is encouraged.
- Anticipated RFP Release: On or after April 1, 2026
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the Best Value to the Government, utilizing a Trade-off process (FAR 15.101-1). Non-price factors, including Technical Approach, Schedule, Project Experience, Past Performance, and Small Business Participation, combined are significantly more important than price.
Additional Notes
- This is a Presolicitation Notice, not a formal solicitation. Specific instructions will be provided in the RFP.
- Bonding: Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds will be required.
- Submission: Proposals will be submitted electronically via SAM.gov.
- A Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit is anticipated after RFP issuance.
- This is currently an unfunded requirement with a high expectation of funding availability.
- All inquiries must be submitted in writing to the listed points of contact.