Reed coulee pipeline repair
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- Solicitation number
- 140L3626Q0049
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Points of contact
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- Jorge Alvarez jalvarez@blm.gov (854) 500-1840
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management is soliciting quotes for excavation services to repair and relocate an existing 2-inch water pipeline crossing Reed Coulee near Winifred, Montana, with quotes due August 28, 2026 and questions due August 24. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting bidding to firms meeting the 45 million dollar small business size standard for NAICS 237110.
Place of performance is Fergus County, Montana, approximately 30 miles northeast of Winifred within the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. The period of performance runs October 15, 2026 through November 30, 2026, with work to commence within ten calendar days of notice to proceed and complete within thirty-six calendar days.
The contractor must excavate and prepare a new trench approximately 10 feet north to 30 feet south of the coulee with an anticipated maximum depth of approximately 17 feet, expose the existing pipeline at both tie-in locations, and provide OSHA-compliant excavations with minimum 4-foot width for the first and last 10 feet. The contractor supplies all labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, erosion control, and reclamation; BLM furnishes approximately 100 linear feet of replacement 2-inch HDPE pipeline and performs installation, splicing, and pressure testing. Contractor must maintain minimum 6-foot pipeline cover during backfill and restore site contours. Saturated channel bottom conditions due to existing pipeline leakage require contractors to account for potentially soft soil conditions during excavation and trench stability planning.
The estimated contract value is between $10,000 and $25,000, Firm Fixed-Price. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government based on price and prior demonstrated experience, with price significantly more important. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply. Required insurance includes $100,000 workers' compensation/employer's liability, $500,000 general liability, and $200,000/$500,000/$20,000 automobile liability. An organized site visit occurred August 17, 2026. Amendment 0001, effective August 18, 2026, incorporated site visit attendance records and answers to critical project questions regarding excavation coordination, work authorization timing, water system shutdown responsibility, and backfill compaction requirements.
Notice text
REED COULEE PIPELINE REPAIR
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office is soliciting quotes for excavation services to repair an existing 2-inch water pipeline crossing Reed Coulee. The existing pipeline has become exposed due to erosion and is at risk of failure during future runoff events. The project consists of excavating a new trench across Reed Coulee, exposing the existing pipeline at both tie-in locations, and providing a safe OSHA-compliant excavation for Government personnel. BLM personnel will install approximately 100 linear feet of new 2-inch HDPE water pipeline, complete the required splices, and pressure test the completed installation. Following Government approval, the contractor shall backfill the trench, restore disturbed areas, and reclaim the site. The objective of this acquisition is to permanently relocate the pipeline beneath the coulee while maintaining a minimum of six (6) feet of cover to prevent future exposure from erosion and ensure continued water service. The project is located in Fergus County, Montana.
PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Construction, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: Heavy
NAICS CODE: 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
MAGNITUDE: Between $10,000 and $25,000
RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACTS: Beginning upon release of the request for quote (RFQ) through contract award, contacting Government employees who may be associated with this work by participating quoter on the
subject of this RFQ is inappropriate. Quoters for this RFQ, including subcontractors and teammates, shall not attempt such contacts during this period. All correspondence shall be through the Contract Specialist listed below:
Bureau of Land Management
Attn: Jorge Alvarez
Phone: (854) 500-1840
Email: jalvarez@ios.doi.gov
SITE VISIT: The Government strongly urges quoters to inspect the site to gain a better understanding of the work requirements and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award.
See Section L, Site Visit (Construction) for more information.
QUESTIONS DUE: 24 August 2026 at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this date and time will be accepted but may not be answered. All questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Jorge Alvarez. See Section L, Paragraph L.12, Submittal of Questions for more information.
QUOTE RESPONSE DATE: For dates when contractors are to submit their quotes, see block 13 of Standard Form 1442, ¿Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair).¿ See Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors, for a list of required documents.
METHOD OF PROCUREMENT: This procurement is set-aside for Small Business Concerns and is a construction acquisition, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13, 19, and Part 36.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140L3626Q0049_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Attachment_2_-_Wage_Determination.pdf | ||
| Attachment_1_-_SOW.pdf | ||
| Sol_140L3626Q0049.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Reed coulee pipeline repair | Award Notice | |
| Reed coulee pipeline repair | Solicitation |
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