Y--Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System Phase II Design-Build
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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 Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System (PBRWS) Phase II Design-Build. This project aims to design and construct water infrastructure capable of delivering up to 4,000 acre-feet of water per year, meeting federal clean drinking water standards. The estimated budget for this Progressive Design-Build contract is between $180 million and $300 million. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be released around April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves a comprehensive progressive Design-Build approach. Key phases include:
- Design Phase: Incorporating existing design data, collecting additional information, preparing designs to 90% completion, and developing a firm-fixed price proposal for construction.
- Construction Phase: Completing 100% design and construction, including acceptance testing, startup, and performance testing. This phase will also integrate specified existing drinking water infrastructure.
- Post-Construction Phase: Conducting demonstration testing, providing operator training, and offering technical support for the initial six months of operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Progressive Design-Build
- Estimated Budget: $180,000,000 - $300,000,000
- Period of Performance: 180 days for stakeholder facilitation and 90% design review, followed by 1,120 days for construction, commissioning, and performance testing.
- Minimum Bonding Capacity: $280,000,000
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: Around April 6, 2026 (Solicitation Number: 140R4025R0032)
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (Size Standard: $45 million)
- Competition: Full and open competition; no set-aside.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Submission & Evaluation
This is a pre-solicitation notice, not a request for proposals. The eventual award process will follow a Best Value approach per FAR Part 15 and Part 36.3. Questions regarding the draft solicitation should be submitted in writing via email to Mary Maestas (mmaestas@usbr.gov) no later than one week after its posting. A pre-award site visit is intended for highly interested vendors, with details to be provided in Section L of the solicitation.
Additional Notes
The PBRWS project is located approximately 15 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Phase 1 of the PBRWS is currently under construction. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not commit the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.