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, is soliciting bids for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) Block 2-3 Pipeline construction. This project, estimated between $100M and $150M, involves installing approximately 11.9 miles of buried water transmission pipe and constructing two 0.3 million-gallon storage tanks in San Juan County, New Mexico. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment for fuel and steel. Proposals are due June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses the construction of the Block 2-3 pipeline, including:
- Approximately 6.0 miles of 42-inch diameter and 5.9 miles of 48-inch diameter buried water transmission pipe.
- Two 0.3 million-gallon ground level storage tanks with associated yard and access road.
- Various crossings, including wash, bored, road, and utility crossings.
- Installation of precast manhole structures, concrete thrust collars, tapers, encased miter bends, buried manholes, valves, air valves, and blowoffs.
- Implementation of erosion control and cathodic protection systems.
- Integration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment and fiber optic cabling.
- Four specific Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) crossings at Shumway Arroyo, San Juan River, Nenahnezad Bluff, and Chaco River.
- Adherence to comprehensive Quality Control/Quality Assurance programs, environmental compliance (Clean Water Act, SWPPP), and cultural resources protection.
- Coordination with up to five other active Reclamation contracts in the same work areas is required.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment (for Fuel & Steel).
- Estimated Magnitude: $100,000,000 - $150,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Begin within 21 calendar days after award, with completion required within 675 calendar days. The pipeline must be completed by September 15, 2028.
- NAICS Code: 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction ($45.0M small business size standard).
- Product Service Code: Y1NE (Construction Of Water Supply Facilities).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a Full and Open Competition with Indian preference requirements applicable. 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% A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: June 30, 2026, local time.
- Questions Due: May 13, 2026, by 1 PM MT.
- Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced bid that is compliant with the solicitation terms and provides proof of the appropriate bid guarantee. Pricing will be evaluated for balance and fairness.
- Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 21 calendar days after award.
- Prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon Act) for both building and heavy construction in San Juan County, NM, apply.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Tyler Spencer at tyler_spencer@ios.doi.gov or 801-524-3653.