Hydrographic Data Collection

The Hydrographic Data Collection Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, awarded by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Albuquerque Area Office, provides comprehensive engineering and environmental services primarily focused on hydrographic data collection along rivers in New Mexico. The contract encompasses a wide range of technical services including hydraulic and general engineering, field data collection and cataloging, geotechnical and sediment laboratory testing, bathymetric and topographic surveying, and environmental monitoring and compliance support. With a shared ceiling of $12,500,000, the contract was established on August 2, 2013, and allows for flexible task order issuance to support the Bureau of Reclamation's water resources management programs.

The task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate a consistent focus on hydrographic surveys and geotechnical investigations along the Rio Grande, Rio Chama, and associated waterways in New Mexico. Contractors like Southwest Water Design, Occam Engineers Inc., and Bio-West Inc. have been frequent awardees, with task order values ranging from approximately $12,000 to $558,794 and typical performance periods of 3-12 months. Most task orders are set aside for small businesses, with the majority designated as Total Small Business contracts. The work is predominantly performed in locations such as Albuquerque, Santa Fe, San Ildefonso, and various points along the Rio Grande, including areas near Velarde, Isleta Diversion Dam, and Elephant Butte. The major program code frequently associated with these task orders is "Hydrographic Surveys", underscoring the contract's primary operational focus.