Bgndrf yard piping and flow measurement upgrades

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a design-build contractor for the Yard Piping and Flow Measurement Upgrades project at the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) in Alamogordo, New Mexico. This Sources Sought notice targets small businesses interested in a comprehensive infrastructure improvement project involving water piping systems and flow measurement enhancements. Interested contractors must submit a detailed capabilities statement by April 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM MDT, which should include business information, unique entity ID, business type, past project experience, and equipment assets. Prospective bidders are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for the future solicitation. The evaluation will likely focus on companies' technical capabilities, past performance in similar infrastructure projects, and their ability to meet the complex design-build requirements.

The project is not set aside for any specific small business designation, though it appears to be targeted toward small business participation. The estimated contract value ranges between $500,000 and $1 million, with a project timeline targeting completion and commissioning by June 2026. The scope of work includes installing new piping manifolds, valve vaults, magnetic flow meters, and integrating a SCADA system, with specific requirements for buried and above-grade piping for source water, potable water, and concentrate water. The project will involve a two-phase design-build approach, requiring sophisticated engineering and construction capabilities in water infrastructure. Contractors will need to provide temperature-controlled heat trace and insulation, and complete comprehensive testing and commissioning of the upgraded infrastructure at the research facility.