Y--NGWSP BLOCK 2-3 PIPELINE
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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, Upper Colorado Regional Office is soliciting bids for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) Block 2-3 Pipeline construction. This project involves significant water infrastructure development in San Juan County, New Mexico, with an estimated value between $100,000,000 and $150,000,000. Offers are due by June 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.
Scope of Work
The project entails the construction of approximately 11.9 miles of buried water transmission pipe (6.0 miles of 42-inch and 5.9 miles of 48-inch diameter). Key deliverables include:
- Construction of two 0.3 million-gallon ground level storage tanks.
- Installation of wash crossings, bored crossings, road crossings, and utility crossings.
- Precast manhole structures, concrete thrust collars, tapers, and encased miter bends.
- Buried manholes, valves, air valves, and blowoffs.
- Implementation of erosion control and cathodic protection systems.
- Provision of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment and fiber optic cabling.
- Connection of the Block 2-3 pipeline to Pumping Plant One (1) and the Block 2-3 Horizontal Direction Drill (HDD) Pipeline.
- Adherence to strict environmental compliance (Clean Water Act, SWPPP) and cultural resources protection requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed Price Contract with Economic Price Adjustment for Fuel (Gas & Diesel) and Steel.
- Estimated Value: $100,000,000 - $150,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Performance must begin within 21 calendar days after award and be completed within 675 calendar days. The pipeline must be completed no later than September 15, 2028.
- NAICS Code: 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction ($45.0 million size standard).
- Location: San Juan County, New Mexico.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is a full and open competition with Indian preference requirements applicable. Minimum subcontracting goals are established: Small Businesses - 45.87%, Small Disadvantage Businesses – 5%, Woman-owned Small Businesses - 5%, HubZone Small Businesses - 3%, Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business - 5%. Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 21 calendar days after award.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers are due by June 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT. Bids can be submitted electronically to Tyler Spencer (tyler_spencer@ios.doi.gov) and Ashton Jones (ashton_jones@ios.doi.gov), via mail, or in-person to Philoma Singer at the Bureau of Reclamation, Four Corners Construction Office, 1235 La Plata Highway, Farmington, NM 87401. Offers must be submitted in original and one copy. Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest priced bid that is compliant with solicitation terms and has an appropriate bid guarantee. Pricing will be evaluated for balanced pricing and fairness.
Key Clarifications & Notes
The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and agency-specific clauses. Key clarifications include the applicability of the Buy American Act, specific pipe material allowances, and the prohibition of "weld after backfill" techniques. New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and Navajo Nation Gross Receipts Tax will be reimbursed at the actual tax rate and should not be included in the contract price. Contractors must coordinate with up to five other active Reclamation contracts in the same work areas. A full geotechnical report is available upon request.