Well Pump Removal and Replacement for Tiis Nazbas

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking well pump removal and replacement services for the Tiis Nazbas Community School located in Teecnospos, Arizona. The solicitation involves removing and replacing a water pump at Well 643-4 that has reached the end of its 15-year service life, with a comprehensive scope of work that includes assessing the existing well system, preparing the work area, removing the old pump, installing a new pump, and restoring full operational status. The contract requires contractors to submit a detailed health and safety plan and coordinate closely with school maintenance staff. Evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis, considering both technical capability and price factors, with award to be made as a firm-fixed-price contract. Key dates include technical questions due by February 28, 2025, quote submissions due by March 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, and an anticipated project completion date of June 30, 2025.

Initially set aside exclusively for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) businesses under the Buy Indian Act, the solicitation was amended to open to all small businesses. The project falls under NAICS category 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) with a size standard of $45 million. The period of performance is 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with work to be conducted Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM local time. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves a complete well pump system replacement at a community school site. The place of performance is the Tiis Nazbas Community School in Teecnospos, Arizona, with the work centered on Well 643-4, requiring precise coordination with local school maintenance personnel to minimize disruption to school operations.