Y--NGWSP BLOCK 2-3 PIPELINE
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Regional Office has issued a Draft Solicitation (IFB) for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) Block 2-3 Pipeline. This project involves significant construction of water transmission infrastructure in San Juan County, New Mexico, with an estimated value between $100 million and $150 million. Offers are due by June 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.
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:
- Two 0.3 million-gallon ground level storage tanks with associated yard and access road.
- Installation of wash crossings, bored crossings, road crossings, and utility crossings.
- Construction of precast manhole structures, concrete thrust collars, tapers, and encased miter bends.
- Installation of buried manholes, valves, air valves, and blowoffs.
- Implementation of erosion control measures and cathodic protection systems.
- Provision of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment and fiber optic cabling.
- Adherence to environmental compliance (Clean Water Act, SWPPP) and cultural resources protection.
- Extensive submittal requirements, including As-Built Drawings, Final Drawings, and a Contractor Quality Control (QC) Program.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed Price Contract
- Estimated Value: $100,000,000 to $150,000,000
- Period of Performance: 643 calendar days after notice to proceed.
- NAICS Code: 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 million)
- Offer Due Date: June 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.
- Bid Opening: June 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Four Corners Construction Office, Farmington, NM, or virtually.
- Published Date: March 13, 2026.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
Indian preference requirements apply. Minimum subcontracting goals are established:
- Small Businesses: 45.87%
- Small Disadvantaged Businesses: 5%
- Woman-owned Small Businesses: 5%
- HUBZone Small Businesses: 3%
- Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business: 5%
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror compliant with solicitation terms, providing proof of appropriate bid guarantee, and offering the lowest priced bid. Bids will be evaluated for balanced pricing and fairness.
Additional Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.
- Offerors must include New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and Navajo Nation Gross Receipts Tax in their price proposals.
- Detailed draft specifications, drawings, geotechnical data, and wage determinations are available for review.