Imperial Dam Potable Water Tank Replacement, AZ

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a small business contractor to complete the Imperial Dam Potable Water Tank Replacement project located in Winterhaven, California. The project involves removing and replacing an existing 85,000-gallon steel potable water tank, which will require full demolition of the current infrastructure and construction of a new tank with specific capacity requirements. Prospective offerors must possess a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) and maintain an active System for Award Management (SAM) profile to be considered eligible. The solicitation (140L0625B0006) will be issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) in June 2025, with an anticipated site visit scheduled 1-2 weeks after the IFB release. Contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in water and sewer line construction and related infrastructure development, with specific expertise in tank replacement and disposal processes.

The contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for small businesses meeting the $45.0M size standard under NAICS code 237110 for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. The estimated project value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, with a comprehensive 365-calendar day performance period. Successful contractors will be responsible for complete tank replacement, including proper disposal of the existing infrastructure and constructing a new tank that maintains a 1-foot freeboard when at maximum capacity. The project represents a critical infrastructure upgrade for the BLM's water supply facilities, requiring precise engineering and construction capabilities. Interested small businesses should carefully review the solicitation requirements and prepare comprehensive bids that demonstrate technical proficiency, compliance with specifications, and the ability to complete the project within the designated timeframe.