MRG riprap stockpile

The Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Basin, is conducting market research via Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of furnishing, hauling, and stockpiling riprap to support Middle Rio Grande river maintenance and emergency protection activities, with capability submissions due July 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST. This procurement is set aside for Total Small Business, with a NAICS size standard of 550 employees (NAICS 212319, PSC 5610).

The requirement specifies delivery of 9,680 tons of riprap across three designated sites in New Mexico: 3,300 tons of 12-inch nominal diameter riprap to the Bernalillo Stockpile Site, 5,500 tons of 16–24 inch diameter riprap to the HWY 380 stockpile, and 880 tons of 16–24 inch diameter riprap to the RM 201.8 site on Sandia Pueblo. All riprap must meet ASTM standards with minimum specific gravity of 2.65, maximum absorption of 2 percent, and maximum soundness loss of 10 percent. The contractor must provide dust abatement during hauling and stockpiling and is responsible for all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, quarry development, operation, and restoration costs.

Performance runs from contract award through July 1, 2027, with work to begin within 15 calendar days of Notice to Proceed. Delivery to Bernalillo and HWY 380 sites shall occur upon award; delivery to RM 201.8 requires Contracting Officer approval and may be diverted to Bernalillo if Sandia Pueblo approval is not granted before contract expiration. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Payment is fixed unit price per ton and includes all associated costs.

Interested firms must submit capability statements, SAM.gov UEI number, business classification, and details for three completed projects within the past three years to savanna_manning@ios.doi.gov. Questions are due June 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST.