Y--Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System Phase II Desi

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System Phase II Design-Build project. It outlines the requirements for both Phase One (Qualifications) and Phase Two (Technical and Price Proposals).

• Phase One: Submission of Qualifications, including:

  • General Technical Approach
  • Technical Qualifications (evidence of up to three projects completed in the last 10 years)
  • Project Team Organization and Key Personnel (resumes, roles, responsibilities, management plan, organization charts)
  • Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs)

• Phase Two: Request for Technical Proposal and Price Proposal from the three most highly qualified firms from Phase One. This phase will include:

  • Design Concept
  • Technical Approach
  • Small Business Participation and Teaming Agreements
  • Complete Pricing Schedule

• The contract type is contemplated to be Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: September 18, 2026, to April 10, 2030.

• Estimated value for Phase II Construction is $280M.

• Phase One Qualifications Due: Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Phase One PPQs Due: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Phase Two Proposal Due: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.

• Evaluation will be based on technical factors (General Technical Approach, Technical Qualifications, Project Team Organization and Key Personnel, Past Performance) for Phase One, and Technical (Design Concept, Technical Approach, Small Business Participation and Teaming Agreements) and Price for Phase Two. Technical factors combined are significantly more important than Price.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but Small Business Participation is a key factor in Phase Two evaluation.

• Proposals must be emailed to mary_maestas@ios.doi.gov.

• Inquiries should be directed to Mary B. Maestas (mary_maestas@ios.doi.gov).

• The solicitation is a two-phase design-build selection process.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 2, a Past Performance Questionnaire, used by the Bureau of Reclamation to gather feedback on a contractor's performance for the Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System Phase II Design-Build opportunity. Offerors have identified the recipient of this questionnaire as a reference.

• Contract Information: Details about the contract being referenced, including contractor name, agency, contract title, type, number, award amount, period of performance, place of performance, status, and key subcontractors.
• Performance Assessment: Ratings (Outstanding, Better, Acceptable, Marginal, Unacceptable) and detailed explanations are required for Technical Qualifications, Management Ability, Quality, and Customer Satisfaction.
• Specific Questions: Covers technical staff, contractor experience, data analysis, project management, schedule adherence, scope management, resource availability, communication, billing accuracy, product/service quality, problem resolution, customer service, and professional conduct.
• General Feedback: Includes contractor strengths, weaknesses, adherence to the original proposal, and willingness to use the contractor again.
• Rating Scale: Definitions for Outstanding (O), Better (B), Acceptable (A), Marginal (M), and Unacceptable (U) ratings are provided.

Bidders should be aware that this questionnaire will be sent to their references. The feedback provided will be used in the source selection process. Offerors must ensure their references are prepared to complete this questionnaire accurately and promptly. Adverse ratings (Marginal or Unacceptable) require detailed explanations as per FAR 15.306.

• Complete the questionnaire electronically.
• Return by May 12, 2026, 3:00 p.m. MDT to mary_maestas@ios.doi.gov.
• Do not return the questionnaire to the contractor.
• Contact the Contracting Officer for any questions.

Statement of Objectives (SOO)

This document outlines the objectives for the Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System (PBRWS) Phase 2 Design-Build project. The project aims to provide a progressive design-build solution for water system infrastructure in the Pojoaque Basin, New Mexico, authorized by the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act. The ultimate goal is to deliver 4,000 acre-feet of water per year, meeting safe drinking water standards for various Pueblos and Santa Fe County.

• Design and construction of approximately 40 miles of pipeline across three phases (P2S1, P2S2, P2S3).

• Integration of Phase 2 into existing Phase 1 infrastructure.

• Construction of new pump stations and tanks, and integration of existing tanks.

• Compliance with federal, state, and tribal regulations, including environmental and cultural resource commitments.

• Development of a firm-fixed price proposal for the construction phase.

• Implementation of an effective safety program.

• Updating of Phase 1 O&M Plan, CMMS, GIS, and SCADA for Phase 2.

• Progressive design-build delivery method.

• A firm-fixed price construction contract is expected as the outcome of the design phase.

• The contract will involve an iterative design and cost-estimation process.

• The document does not detail proposal submission or evaluation criteria, as it is a Statement of Objectives.

• Key deadlines include 180 days for stakeholder facilitation and 90% design review, and 1,120 days for construction, commissioning, and performance testing.

• Not specified in this document.

• The project is located approximately 15 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, extending onto lands of Nambe Pueblo, Pojoaque Pueblo, Tesuque Pueblo, and Santa Fe County.

• Funding limitations may require downsizing or removal of some planned features.

• The contractor will employ a project facilitator to ensure stakeholder consensus.

• Reclamation is responsible for obtaining land interests.

• Environmental compliance activities will be completed by Reclamation before notice to proceed.

Pre-Solicitation Notice

This notice announces the Bureau of Reclamation's requirement for a progressive Design-Build for the Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System (PBRWS) Phase 2. The project aims to design and construct water infrastructure to deliver up to 4,000 acre-feet of water per year, meeting federal clean drinking water standards. This is a pre-solicitation notice and not a solicitation or request for proposal.

• Design Phase: Incorporate existing design data, collect additional information, and prepare designs to 90% completion. Develop a firm-fixed price proposal for construction.

• Construction Phase: Complete 100% design and construction, including acceptance testing, startup, and performance testing. Incorporate specified existing drinking water infrastructure.

• Post-Construction Phase: Complete demonstration testing, provide operator training, and offer technical support for the initial 6 months of operations.

• Contract Type: Progressive Design-Build.

• Estimated Budget: $180,000,000 - $300,000,000.00.

• 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: $280,000,000.00.

• Solicitation Release: Anticipated around April 6, 2026, available on SAM.gov (Solicitation Number: 140R4025R0032).

• Process: Best value process per FAR Part 15 and Part 36.3.

• Questions: Submit in writing via email to Mary Maestas (mmaestas@usbr.gov) no later than one week after the draft solicitation posting.

• Site Visit: A pre-award site visit is intended for highly interested vendors; details will be in Section L of the solicitation.

• NAICS Code: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction.

• Size Standard: $45 million.

• Competition: Full and open competition; no set-aside.

• SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This notice is for information purposes only and does not commit the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

• The project is located approximately 15 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

• PBRWS Phase 1 is currently under construction under contract R17PC00023.

Sources Sought / Request for Information

This document is a Sources Sought notice from the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, seeking information for a progressive Design-Build contract for the Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System (PBRWS) Phase 2. The project aims to design and construct water system improvements to deliver 4,000 acre-feet per year with a peak daily demand of 6.23 million gallons per day.

• Design Phase: Utilize existing designs, incorporate value engineering, and prepare designs to 90% completion to develop a firm-fixed price proposal.

• Construction Phase: Complete 100% design and construction, including testing, startup, and commissioning. Incorporate specified existing drinking water infrastructure.

• Post-Construction Phase: Complete demonstration testing, extended demonstration testing, operator training, and provide 6 months of technical support.

• The project requires substantial revisions to existing designs, potentially returning some elements to a 0-30% level, followed by an iterative design and cost-estimation process.

• Contract Type: Progressive Design-Build.

• Period of Performance: 180 days for stakeholder facilitation and 90% design review, followed by 1,120 days for construction, commissioning, and performance testing.

• Estimated Budget: $180,000,000 - $300,000,000.

• Minimum Bonding Capacity: $280,000,000.

• This is not a request for proposals. Interested parties should submit a Capabilities Statement.

• Capabilities Statements should include experience, expertise, examples of similar projects, and complexity/value of work.

• Submission Deadline: October 17, 2025.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission to mmaestas@usbr.gov.

• The Government may determine to set this acquisition aside or proceed with an unrestricted solicitation based on responses.

• NAICS Code: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (Size Standard: $45 million).

• PSC Code: Y1NE - CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES.

• Registration Requirement: Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to any prospective award.

• The PBRWS is located approximately 15 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

• Phase 1 of the PBRWS is currently under construction.

• The attached map provides an overall design overview of the system.