Y--MEVE 317500, Replace Morefield Waterlines, Mesa Ve
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Solicitation (140P2026R0020) for the "Replace Morefield Waterlines" project at Mesa Verde National Park, CO. This Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, estimated between $5 million and $10 million, involves replacing approximately 3.3 miles of water supply pipe and domestic water storage tanks. Proposals are due February 26, 2026, by 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The project entails the replacement of domestic water storage tanks at Chapin Mesa and water distribution pipes serving Morefield Campground and Wetherill Mesa. The scope includes demolition, pipeline construction utilizing both horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and trenched installation methods, commissioning, and final cleanup. Detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and a geotechnical investigation report provide critical information on water line alignment, profiles, construction limits, sensitive resource areas, erosion control measures, and subsurface conditions.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 million
- Period of Performance: March 2, 2026, to August 31, 2027 (547 calendar days after Notice to Proceed)
- Liquidated Damages: $741.00 per calendar day of delay
- Proposal Due Date: February 26, 2026, by 12:00 PM MT
- Questions Due Date: February 11, 2026
- Published Date: February 5, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Tradeoff Process, considering technical factors, past performance, and price. The Proposal Submission Package requires two volumes:
- Technical Volume I: Includes an Experience Questionnaire, Key Personnel Qualifications, and Past Performance Questionnaire (CPARS or previously completed PPQs are acceptable).
- Business & Price Volume II: Requires an SF 24 Bid Bond, Contract Price Schedule (using the provided Excel template and RFP page 9), General References, and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The Hazardous Materials Identification Listing is not required. Only one electronic copy of each volume is needed.
Key Attachments & Clarifications
Bidders must review comprehensive attachments including detailed specifications (Division 00-33), engineering plans for water line alignment, HDD profiles, erosion control, and a geotechnical investigation report. A prevailing wage determination for Heavy Construction Projects in Colorado is also provided. Recent amendments have clarified submission requirements, confirmed that certain forms are not required (Subcontractor Reference, Hazardous Materials Listing), and addressed HDD specifications, spoil disposal, and the dual-hatting of the Safety Manager/Specialist role.
Additional Notes
This is currently an unfunded requirement, though funds are highly anticipated. No award will be made until funds are available. Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 15 calendar days after award, and a bid guarantee is also mandatory. A pre-proposal site visit was held on December 10, 2025, and no additional site visits are anticipated.