Basin view pipeline phase II

The Bureau of Land Management is soliciting quotes for construction services to build the Basin View Pipeline Phase II, a livestock water pipeline project in Dawson County, Montana. The project requires furnishing labor, equipment, supplies, and materials to construct approximately 12,715 linear feet of pipeline consisting of 3,931 linear feet of 2-inch diameter pipe and 9,056 linear feet of 1.5-inch diameter pipe, along with associated appurtenances such as hydrants, valves, and curb stops. Key contract requirements include obtaining performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award, maintaining liability insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 general liability and $100,000 workers' compensation, and complying with prevailing wage rate requirements established by the Department of Labor. The contractor must also conduct a mandatory site visit scheduled for March 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM Mountain Time in Glendive, Montana. Award will be made to the responsible firm offering the best value, with evaluation based primarily on price and secondarily on past performance. Questions must be submitted by March 23, 2026, and quotes are due by March 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, submitted to cclapp@blm.gov.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 237110, with a small business size standard of $45 million. The estimated contract value falls between $25,000 and $100,000. The contractor must begin performance within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and complete all work within 109 calendar days, with the performance period running from July 15, 2026 through October 31, 2026. Construction is prohibited during bird nesting season (March 15 to July 15) and winter game protection periods (December 1 to March 31). All prospective contractors must be registered with active accounts in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit required documentation including Standard Form 1442, a past performance questionnaire limited to 15 pages, and a detailed price schedule. The project is located in Dawson County, Montana, near Miles City, where the pipeline will be trenched to 5-foot depth with appurtenances installed to 6-foot frost-free depth.