Bassie spring improvement project

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region seeks a single firm fixed-price contract for the Bassie Spring Improvement Project in Churchill County, Nevada, with quotations due October 26 at 11:00 AM PT. The procurement is set aside for small business (size standard $19 million).

Place of performance is the Desatoya Mountains near Fallon, Nevada, approximately two hours from the nearest full support community. The project scope includes complete removal of a defunct spring diversion structure, pipeline, and trough; installation of a new spring diversion box with gravel pack, PVC pipe, float valve, and trough; installation of 650 feet of pipe rail fence to protect the spring riparian area; and transportation of materials from the Carson City District Office to the project site. The contract period runs January 1, 2027 to October 30, 2027, with work to begin within 60 days of award and be completed within the established timeframe. NAICS code is 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors; PSC is Y1PZ, Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities.

Award uses a best-value trade-off process considering technical capability, past performance (minimum three relevant projects within the past five years), and price. Offerors must maintain liability insurance (Workers' Compensation $100,000, General Liability $500,000, Automobile Liability $200,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence), comply with Buy American construction materials requirements and prevailing wage determinations per Davis-Bacon Act (NV20260070, effective July 30, 2026), and adhere to environmental and cultural resource protection obligations. Quotations must be valid for a minimum of 60 days. Offerors must complete SAM registration and provide representations and certifications through that system. No formal site visit is scheduled, but offerors are expected to inspect the work site. Submit quotations via email to Carey Grund at carey_grund@ios.doi.gov.