Recovery--y--RFO camino well water system

RECOVERY PRE-SOLICTATION NOTICE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMINO WELL WATER SYSTEM. THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED FROM THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009. THIS PROJECT IS 100% SET ASIDE FOR 8(a) SMALL BUSINESSES. Competition is limited to 8(a) business concerns.

The Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Office, intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) to award a single, firm fixed-price contract to an eligible 8(a) small business concern for construction of a well water system under NAICS 237110 with a size standard of $33.5. The works consists of the construction and installation of water pipeline, photovoltaic pumping systems and protective fencing, valves, vents, troughs, and storage tanks. The project site is located in Chavez County, New Mexico. The estimated period of performance is 60 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed. The estimated price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. In accordance with FAR 28.102-1, a 100% Payment Bond is required for contracts greater than $30,000 prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed.

The solicitation will be issued on or about March 30, 2010 and will only be available electronically at www.FedConnect.net. Paper copies are no longer available.

The awarded small business contractor is subject to Section 1512(c) of the ARRA which requires each contractor to report on it use of ARRA funds under the awarded contract. These reports will be made available to the public. Additional information is available at www.recovery.gov.