LaBarge Watershed Water Wells

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management is soliciting bids for the LaBarge Watershed Water Wells project, a construction contract involving the drilling of eight water wells in Sublette County, Wyoming. The solicitation (140L0625B0001) requires contractors to construct water wells with specific technical specifications, including drilling depths between 450-750 feet and achieving minimum water yields of 12-20 gallons per minute. Bidders must be licensed by the Wyoming Board of Examining Water Well Drilling Contractors and maintain various insurance coverages, including workers' compensation and general liability. Contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet detailed technical requirements, including well construction methods, material specifications, and compliance with Wyoming water well standards. Key dates include a site visit on December 17, 2024, with questions due by December 20, 2024, and final bids due on January 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM local Denver time.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 237110 with a size standard of $45 million. The project has a contract magnitude estimated between $250,000 and $500,000, encompassing a total of 4,370 linear feet of drilling, 3,410 feet of PVC casing, and 2,200 feet of grout installation. Performance is expected to be completed within 300 calendar days after notice to proceed, with work beginning within 7 days of award. The place of performance is in Wyoming, specifically in the High Desert District North LaBarge area, with well locations including Chimney Butte #2, Calpet Pit #1-5, Radio Tower, and White Flat Pit. The contract includes specific minority and female participation goals of 7.5% and 6.9%, respectively, and requires contractors to perform at least 85% of the work with their own workforce. Davis-Bacon wage rates will apply, with minimum wages determined by the attached wage determination for Sublette County.