Drinking water on Colorado River Indian Tribes Res

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is seeking a small business contractor to provide bulk drinking water delivery services for the Colorado River Indian Tribes Reservation in La Paz County, Arizona. The solicitation (RFQ No. 140A1125Q0023) requires delivery of approximately 1,900 gallons of potable water monthly, with specific storage requirements including a 900-gallon tank for ice-making water and a 200-gallon tank for personnel water containers at the BIA Poston Yard facility. Offers are due by February 17, 2025, with the contract evaluation based on best value considering the vendor's ability to meet specifications, pricing, and past performance record. The solicitation allows potential vendors to submit questions to Randall Brown via email at Randall.Brown@bia.gov or by phone at (520) 560-2590. Interested contractors must complete the SF-1449 form and respond to the evaluation factors outlined in Section M of the solicitation documents.

This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 312112 (Bottled Water Manufacturing) with a 1,500-employee size standard. The contract structure includes a base period with four potential option years, with pricing to be provided per gallon of water delivered. Delivery will be FOB destination to Parker, Arizona 85344, and all quotes must include applicable taxes and associated costs. The estimated contract value falls below the simplified acquisition threshold, suggesting a relatively modest procurement. Water must be certified safe for human consumption and delivered on a regular schedule to prevent storage tanks from running dry. The contracting office is located at 13805 North Arizona Boulevard, Coolidge, AZ 85128, and will be administering the contract through the BIA San Carlos Irrigation office.