Melstone DAM livestock water supply

The Bureau of Land Management seeks construction of a livestock water supply system at Melstone Dam near Melstone, Montana, with quotes due July 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement; only small business concerns are eligible for award.

Place of performance is Musselshell County, Montana. The NAICS code is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with a $45 million small business size standard. The PSC code is Y1PZ, Construction Of Other Non-Building Facilities.

The work comprises five lump-sum line items: mobilization and demobilization, inlet structure installation, riser casing with pump and solar array, tank and outlet installation, and pipeline installation (1.5-inch and 4-inch HDPE). The system includes a 1,300-gallon storage tank constructed from recycled rubber mining tire material (12 feet diameter), an 18-inch annular corrugated metal pipe riser with pitless adapter, a Grundfos SQFlex model 35 SQF-2 solar pump (or approved equal), and an 800-watt solar photovoltaic array. The contractor must obtain a Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for construction stormwater discharge and must restore all disturbed areas including construction staging and temporary roads.

Period of performance runs July 20, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete all work within 60 days; work must be completed while the reservoir remains drained. The estimated cost is between $25,000 and $100,000 as a firm fixed-price contract. Award is anticipated July 20, 2026. Prevailing wage rates apply to construction labor per Montana wage determinations (effective May 18, 2026). Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation $100,000, General Liability $500,000, and Automobile Liability $200,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence. No Bid Bond is required. Evaluation prioritizes prior demonstrated experience over price. Offerors must submit three volumes: required documentation, prior demonstrated experience (limited to 5 pages), and pricing.