Y--MEVE 317500, Replace Morefield Waterlines, Mesa Verde National Park CO
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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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service, is soliciting proposals for the MEVE 317500, Replace Morefield Waterlines project at Mesa Verde National Park, CO. This project involves replacing aging water infrastructure, with an estimated magnitude between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This is a Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due February 26, 2026, by 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The project entails the replacement of approximately 3.3 miles of water supply pipe in the Morefield Area, along with domestic water storage tanks at Chapin Mesa and distribution pipes serving Morefield Campground and Wetherill Mesa. Work includes demolition, pipeline construction utilizing both horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and trenched installation, commissioning, and final cleanup. Detailed specifications and engineering drawings are provided in the solicitation attachments.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: March 2, 2026, to August 31, 2027 (547 calendar days)
- Magnitude: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
- Proposal Due: February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM MST
- Published: February 12, 2026
- Liquidated Damages: $741.00 per calendar day of delay
- Funding: Funding is available for this project.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- Submission: Only one electronic copy of each proposal volume is required. Previously completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) are acceptable. Specific subcontractor reference forms and key personnel resume forms are not required.
- Attachments: Offerors must complete both page 9 of the RFP and Attachment 05 (Price Schedule Excel). A Schedule of Values (SOV) is required, broken down by major work components. Attachment 12 (Proposed Equals) is only required if proposing alternative products. Attachment 14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) is not required for proposal submission.
- Technical: Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) experience and key personnel qualifications outlined in Section 33 05 07 are contract requirements, not pre-award proposal requirements. Spoil disposal is the contractor's responsibility to an off-site legal area. Contractors may propose alternate HDD profiles that meet performance requirements.
- Site Visit: A site visit was held on December 10, 2025. Attendance sheets are available. The question period for this solicitation is now closed.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Best Value Tradeoff Process, considering technical factors, past performance, and price. Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 15 calendar days after award, and a bid guarantee is also necessary.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact James Waller at james_waller@nps.gov or 303-969-2488.