OM&r IDIQ for PVU 2024

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a contractor to provide Operations, Maintenance and Repair (OM&R) Services for the Paradox Valley Unit (PVU), a salinity control facility located near Bedrock, Colorado. The solicitation (140R4025Q0003) is an unrestricted procurement with a base year contract period from January 26, 2025 to January 25, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods. The primary objectives include safely injecting brine groundwater into a deep geologic formation to prevent salt from entering the Colorado River system, providing 24/7 site personnel, and maintaining facility infrastructure. Evaluation criteria will likely include past performance, technical capability, and pricing, with a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) required from potential offerors documenting performance from the last five years. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on December 2, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of December 13, 2024.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category, though it falls under NAICS code 561210 for Facilities Support Services with a small business size standard. The total estimated contract value includes a firm-fixed price for site personnel and a not-to-exceed time and materials budget of $400,000 per year. Performance will occur at the Paradox Valley Field Office located at 10200 Hwy 90 in Bedrock, Colorado, with the contractor responsible for staffing, maintenance, and management of the salinity control facility. The contract aims to intercept and inject up to 180,000 tons of salt per year, requiring comprehensive site management, preventative and corrective maintenance, and detailed reporting. The Bureau of Reclamation's Upper Colorado Region will administer the contract, with potential for multiple task orders and ongoing operational support throughout the base and option years.