ORPI 240841 Replace Primary Water System for Maintenance and Housing Area

The Department of the Interior's National Park Service is seeking a contractor to replace the primary water system at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Ajo, Arizona. The project involves comprehensive water infrastructure improvements, including constructing new underground primary and secondary water distribution lines to meet potable water needs and fire protection requirements. The water system serves multiple park facilities, including a 208-site campground, visitor center, maintenance buildings, and 16 housing units. Prospective contractors will be evaluated on several key factors, including Experience, Technical Approach & Schedule, Management Approach, Past Performance, and Small Business Participation. The solicitation will be issued electronically via SAM.gov this summer, with proposals due by June 19, 2025, and contractors must have an active SAM registration and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number to be considered.

The contract is classified under NAICS code 237110 for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with no specific set-aside designations. The project is estimated to be valued at over $10,000,000 and will have a performance period of 577 calendar days. Contractors will be required to provide Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds as part of the contract requirements. The scope of work includes replacing a failing water supply well and two water storage tanks, in addition to the comprehensive water distribution system upgrades. The contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) agreement, indicating a defined budget and scope of work. Interested contractors should carefully review the full solicitation documentation when it becomes available to understand the complete technical specifications and requirements of this substantial infrastructure replacement project.