MEVE 317500, Replace Morefield Waterlines, Mesa Ve

The National Park Service is soliciting proposals for the replacement of approximately 3.3 miles of water supply pipe in the Morefield Area of Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, with an estimated project value between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This construction project (Solicitation No. 140P2026R0020) requires contractors to replace aging waterlines originally installed in 1983, using a combination of open trench and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) methods, while protecting park resources and minimizing visitor impact. The solicitation is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction). Key contract requirements include submission of a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, compliance with prevailing wage determinations established by the U.S. Department of Labor, performance of a pre-proposal site visit, and detailed technical proposals covering project experience, key personnel qualifications, and past performance. Proposals were originally due February 12, 2026, but Amendment 0001 extended the deadline to February 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with a question submission deadline of February 11, 2026. Evaluation criteria include technical approach, contractor experience, key personnel qualifications, past performance, proposed pricing, small business subcontracting commitment, and regulatory compliance.

This is a small business set-aside with no specific incumbent mentioned in the solicitation documents. The contract is a firm fixed-price award with a period of performance extending from March 2, 2026 through August 31, 2027, and liquidated damages set at $741 per calendar day of delay. The project involves installation of 6-inch composite pipe with pressure ratings of 2,250 or 3,000 PSI, including two significant HDD segments of approximately 1,404 feet and 4,633 feet designed to navigate challenging terrain and protect sensitive cultural and ecological resources. Key numerical details include the requirement to complete approximately 3.3 miles of waterline replacement serving a 267-site campground, seasonal and permanent park residents, and concessions facilities. The work will take place entirely at Mesa Verde National Park in Montezuma County, Colorado, with the National Park Service's Denver Service Center administering the contract, and the Notice to Proceed anticipated for March 1, 2026.