Y--NGWSP BLOCK 2-3 HDD

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 significant lengths of buried water transmission pipelines using HDD technology. The estimated magnitude is between $30,000,000 and $60,000,000. Proposals are due February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM MT.

Project Overview & Scope

This solicitation (No. 140R4026R0002) requires the installation of buried water transmission pipelines via Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) across multiple locations. Key requirements include:

• 42-inch pipeline HDD: Approximately 3,295 feet for Reach 2 at Nenahnezad Bluff.
• 36-inch pipeline HDD:
  • Approximately 2,000 feet for Reach 2 at Shumway Arroyo.
  • Approximately 2,400 feet for Reach 2 at San Juan River.
  • Approximately 2,080 feet for Reach 3 at Chaco River.
• Associated work includes pilot bores, conductor casing, access roads, and water for dust abatement. The CLIN covers all items and personnel for turnkey pipe installation.
• The work is located along the Block 2-3 pipeline alignment, south of Frank Chee Willetto Reservoir, New Mexico, extending to the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant in San Juan County.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP).
• Estimated Magnitude: $30,000,000 to $60,000,000.
• Period of Performance: May 20, 2026, to September 21, 2027 (approximately 469 calendar days).
• Liquidated Damages: $11,525.00 per calendar day of delay.
• Taxes: New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and Navajo Nation Tax are reimbursable but must be included in the price proposal.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Submission Deadline: February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM MT.
• Submission Method: Electronic submission via Microsoft Teams or Kiteworks.
• Proposal Validity: Offers must be valid for at least 60 calendar days.
• Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach, Staff Qualifications & Key Personnel & Experience; Quality Control; Past Performance & Safety; and Cost/Price. Technical factors (1-3) are considered approximately equal and more important than Cost/Price.
• Required Forms: Bidders must complete an "Experience Worksheet," "Key Personnel Form," and facilitate a "Past Performance Questionnaire."

Key Amendments & Clarifications

Multiple amendments have been issued, providing significant updates:

• Amendment 0005 (Latest): Updates SPEC 33 05 22 Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and WBR 1452.215-81 Proposal Instructions. Reaffirms the period of performance.
• Amendment 0003: Included vendor Q&A, updated specifications (Section B, Coatings, HDD), and revised drawings for Nenahnezad Bluff.
• Amendment 0002: Provided responses to questions and updated several specification sections (Use of Site, Work Restrictions, Submittals, Safety Fence, Pesticides, Protected Species, Gravel Surfacing) and a drawing.
• Q&A Rounds: Clarifications on HDD reaming sizes, pipe materials, disposal of drilling fluids, coating contractor accreditation, bore profiles, and geotechnical information have been provided. Seasonal restrictions for Shumway Arroyo HDD (Nov 1 - Feb 28) were noted.

Additional Notes

• Set-Aside: No formal set-aside is specified, but the solicitation includes Indian Preference requirements for employment and subcontracting (detailed in Section H).
• Site Visit: A pre-bid conference and site tour were held on December 2, 2025.
• Key Concerns: Potential challenges include elevation differences, inadvertent fluid return, bore instability, and cultural resource compliance.
• Contact: Amy Loveless (aloveless@usbr.gov, 8015243790).