Main entrance redesign sipi

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Indian Education seeks design-build services for main entrance redesign and campus improvements at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with proposals due October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. This procurement is restricted to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and small business concerns under the Buy Indian Act, foreclosing competition outside those categories.

Place of performance is Albuquerque, New Mexico. Work encompasses six contract line items: Building 138 demolition and main entrance resurfacing, SIPI front sign revitalization, campus vegetation improvements, warehouse dock revitalization and mailbox installation at Building 107, main road asphalt repairs from Coors Boulevard to the front gate, and design services for main entrance security upgrades. The contractor must provide comprehensive design-build services including selective mechanical, electrical, and civil demolition; comply with NFPA codes, ASHRAE standards, ADA accessibility guidelines, and OSHA requirements; and follow the IA Design Handbook for BIE School Facilities. All work must be completed within 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Contractor personnel with student access require background investigation clearance before Notice to Proceed issuance.

The NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; PSC is C1CA, Architect and Engineering–Construction: Schools. Compensation is a single firm fixed-price lump-sum award. The contractor must comply with Davis-Bacon Wage Determination NM20260038 and provide performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract price plus a bid bond at 20%. The solicitation uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process. Technical proposals are limited to 20 pages and must address technical approach, key personnel qualifications, project schedule, and quality control plan. A post-award conference will be held within 10 days of award. Proposals must be submitted via email to yui.hoptowit@bie.edu and remain valid for 90 days following RFP closing.