Subsurface utility investigations

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking subsurface utility investigations for a fiber cable infrastructure project in Boulder City, Nevada. The solicitation (RFQ No. 140R3025Q0024) requires a contractor to locate and document underground utilities between existing Vault V5 and new Vault V10 on Colorado Street through vacuum excavation techniques. Specific requirements include identifying utility types, sizes, owners, locations, and elevations, with a comprehensive report to be submitted within 14 days of field work completion. Quotes are due by May 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with all questions to be submitted via email to Jennifer Garcia by May 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced responsive quote from a responsible quoter, with the evaluation based on meeting the Statement of Work requirements and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 561990 with a size standard of $16.5 million. The project is scheduled to begin on or about May 27, 2025, and be completed by August 29, 2025, with a period of performance of 90 days from award. Work will be performed in Boulder City, Nevada, specifically involving the area between a Telecommunication Building and a National Park Service Warehouse Building. The contractor will need to coordinate with local utilities, including the Southern Nevada Water Authority and Boulder City representatives, and obtain necessary permits while maintaining traffic flow. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the contract will be executed on a FOB Destination basis with adherence to specific wage determination requirements for Clark County, Nevada.