Bgndrf well 2 repair service

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a contractor to provide repair services for Well No. 2 at the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The scope of work includes video inspection, equipment replacement, pump cleaning, and related maintenance services for a 6-inch diameter well with a 7.5 horsepower submersible pump currently experiencing reduced performance and air production issues. Key contract requirements include compliance with ASTM and AWWA standards, submission of a safety plan and project schedule, coordination with facility personnel for system lock-out procedures, and proper handling of chemical waste disposal in an evaporation pond. The evaluation will be based on technical capability (including approach, expertise, and demonstrated experience), past performance, and pricing, with all non-price factors weighted approximately equal to price. Critical deadlines include questions due by 2:00 PM MDT on November 18, 2025, and complete proposals due by 1:00 PM MDT on November 24, 2025, with submission to Contract Specialist Ronda Lucero at rlucero@usbr.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with no identified incumbent contractors. The estimated construction value is less than $25,000, with a firm-fixed-price contract award anticipated. The performance period extends from December 8, 2025, to February 6, 2026, providing a 60-day timeline for completion of all well repair and maintenance activities. The work will be performed at 500 Lavelle Road in Alamogordo, New Mexico, with facility operations available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM MDT. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements established by the Department of Labor for Otero County, New Mexico, including specific hourly rates for various trade classifications and paid sick leave provisions under Executive Order 13706.