2026 marcott coulee pipeline
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140L3626R0002
- Agency
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Bureau of Land Management
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management seeks construction and installation of a complete stockwater delivery system (the Marcott Coulee Pipeline Project) in Fergus County, Montana, with proposals due September 10, 2026. This is a Total Small Business set-aside, firm fixed-price construction contract with an estimated magnitude of $250,000 to $500,000 under NAICS code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction). Questions are due August 28, 2026.
Work comprises trenching to a minimum 6-foot bury depth, 2-inch HDPE DR11 pressure pipe installation (53,233 linear feet plus 1,200 linear feet for tank drain), excavation, embankment construction, eight water trough assemblies with guard panels, eight watering assemblies, six curb stop valve assemblies, 20 air relief valve assemblies, two remote tap assemblies with wood guards, bedding and backfill placement, gravel placement, wood post installation, erosion-control practices, and hydrostatic and flow testing to verify system performance. All work must comply with detailed federal specifications, ASTM standards, AWPA wood-treatment requirements, and Build America, Buy America Act provisions per FAR 52.225-9 and FAR 52.225-10.
The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete all work within 568 calendar days thereafter, with a performance period from September 25, 2026, to April 15, 2028. Construction is permitted only between July 15 and November 30 annually; work must cease during March 15 through July 15 for wildlife protection. The project is subject to prevailing wage determinations for Montana heavy construction. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 days of award. Contractors must maintain Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance of $100,000, General Liability of $500,000, and Automobile Liability of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence. Proposals must be submitted in three volumes addressing required documentation, past performance (limited to 5 pages), and pricing. Past performance will be significantly more important than cost in evaluation. An organized site visit occurred August 18, 2026.
Notice text
2026 MARCOTT COULEE PIPELINE
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office is soliciting proposals for constructing and installing a complete stock¿water delivery system known as the Marcott Coulee Pipeline Project. Work includes trenching to a minimum 6¿foot bury depth, HDPE pipeline installation, excavation, embankment construction, temporary excavation support, water system assembly installation, watering assemblies, water trough assemblies, curb stop valve assemblies, remote tap assemblies, air¿relief valve assemblies, bedding and backfill placement, gravel placement, wood post installation, erosion¿control practices, and all associated testing required to verify system performance. All work must comply with detailed federal specifications, ASTM standards, AWPA wood¿treatment requirements, and BLM oversight provisions. The project¿s overall goal is to establish a fully functional, durable, potable stock¿water pipeline system supporting multiple watering facilities while ensuring protection of surrounding natural resources. This project is located in Fergus County, Montana.
PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Construction, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: Heavy
NAICS CODE: 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
MAGNITUDE: Between $250,000 and $500,000
RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACTS: Beginning upon release of the request for proposal (RFP) through contract award, contacting Government employees who may be associated with this project by participating offerors is inappropriate. Offerors participating in this RFP, including subcontractors and teammates, shall not contact Government employees during this period. All correspondence shall be submitted in writing only through the Contracting Officer listed below (telephonic inquiries will not be accepted):
Bureau of Land Management
Attn: Jorge Alvarez
Phone: (854) 500-1840
Email: jalvarez@ios.doi.gov
SITE VISIT: The Government strongly urges offerors to inspect the site to gain a better understanding of the work requirements and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award.
See Section L, Site Visit (Construction) for more information.
QUESTIONS DUE: 28 August 2026 at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this date and time may not be answered. All questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Jorge Alvarez,
jalvarez@ios.doi.gov. See Section L, Paragraph L.9, Submittal of Questions for more information.
PROPOSAL RESPONSE DATE: For dates when contractors are to submit their proposals, see block 13 of Standard Form 1442, ¿Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair).¿ See Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors, for a list of required documents.
METHOD OF PROCUREMENT: This procurement is set-aside for Small Business Concerns and is a construction acquisition, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15, Part 19 and Part 36.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 marcott coulee pipeline | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| 2026 marcott coulee pipeline | Pre-Solicitation |
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