Ngwsp reach 1 pipeline repairs

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive repairs on the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project's Reach 1 Pipeline, located in San Juan County, New Mexico. The solicitation (140R4025R0006) requires repairs to 4.8 miles of 42-inch ductile iron pipeline, including joint repairs, replacement of blowoff and air valves, manway installation, and construction of specific pipeline infrastructure components. Contractors must submit a three-volume proposal consisting of business, technical, and pricing sections, with the technical proposal limited to 75 pages. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical approach, staff qualifications, quality control, safety protocols, and past performance, with proposals due by April 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time. The solicitation requires contractors to demonstrate experience with similar pipeline repair projects and provide 3-5 past performance references completed within the last 8 years.

The contract is set aside for small businesses and will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract with a performance period from June 24, 2025, to June 23, 2026. The project involves approximately 1,248 pipeline joint repairs, installation of 5 steel manways, 8 air valve assemblies, and replacement of approximately 300 linear feet of line pipe. Specific work includes building demolition, asbestos abatement, pipeline video inspection, hydrostatic testing, and application of protective coatings. The total contract duration is 344 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $9,925 per day for project delays. Contractors must be bondable for the proposed amount plus 15% and must account for both New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (6.625%) and Navajo Nation Tax (6.00%). The work will be managed through the Four Corners Construction Office in Farmington, New Mexico, with the project site located near Farmington and Shiprock.