Y--NGWSP BLOCK 2-3 HDD
SOL #: 140R4026R0002Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Interior
Bureau Of Reclamation
UPPER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84138, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)
PSC
Construction Of Water Supply Facilities (Y1NE)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Oct 6, 2025
2
Last Updated
Feb 3, 2026
3
Submission Deadline
Feb 25, 2026, 8:00 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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation has issued a Solicitation for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) Block 2-3 Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD). This project involves the installation of buried water transmission pipelines across multiple crossings in New Mexico. Proposals are due February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) for significant lengths of water transmission pipelines:
- 42-inch pipeline: Approximately 3,295 feet at Nenahnezad Bluff (Reach 2).
- 36-inch pipeline: Approximately 2,000 feet at Shumway Arroyo (Reach 2), 2,400 feet at San Juan River (Reach 2), and 2,080 feet at Chaco River (Reach 3). The scope includes associated work such as pilot bores, conductor casing, access roads, and water for dust abatement. The contractor must provide full-time safety, quality control, and qualified survey personnel. Work is located along the Block 2-3 pipeline alignment, from south of Frank Chee Willetto Reservoir to the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $30,000,000 and $60,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Approximately 469 calendar days, from May 20, 2026, to September 21, 2027. Performance must begin within 21 calendar days after receiving Notice to Proceed.
- Liquidated Damages: $11,525.00 per calendar day of delay.
- Set-Aside: None specified. However, requirements for Indian employment and subcontracting are detailed, and small business representations are required.
- Taxes: New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and Navajo Nation Gross Receipts Tax are reimbursable but must be included in the price proposal.
Key Updates & Clarifications
Multiple amendments have significantly updated the solicitation:
- Specifications: Extensive revisions to Sections 09 96 20 (Coatings) and 33 05 22 (Horizontal Directional Drilling), along with updates to site use, work restrictions, submittals, temporary safety fence, pesticides, protected species, and gravel surfacing.
- HDD Requirements: Reaming step sizes are generally limited to 12 inches per pass, with a stricter 6-inch maximum for Nenahnezad Bluff HDD. Shumway Arroyo HDD work is restricted to November 1 through February 28.
- Accreditation: Coating contractor accreditation (AMPP-QP1 or AMPP-QP3) may be substituted with documentation of comparable projects, a robust QC program, and certified inspectors.
- Geological Data: Detailed engineering drawings and geological logs are provided and are critical for understanding subsurface conditions and planning.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due: February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM MT.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via Microsoft Teams or Kiteworks.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated on Technical Approach, Staff Qualifications & Key Personnel & Experience, Quality Control, Past Performance & Safety, and Cost/Price. Technical factors are considered approximately equal and more important than Cost/Price.
- Contact: Amy Loveless, aloveless@usbr.gov, 801-524-3790.
People
Points of Contact
Loveless, AmyPRIMARY
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