B2026000002 santa barbara arsenic treatment facility

The Bernalillo County Water Authority is seeking a contractor to construct a new 4.3 MGD arsenic treatment facility in Santa Barbara, New Mexico. The project involves building a comprehensive water infrastructure solution that includes a new facility structure, chemical storage enclosure, ferric chloride storage and feed system, process piping, mechanical and electrical systems, instrumentation and controls, yard piping, and associated fittings. The procurement opportunity is formally identified as B2026000002 and was posted on September 17, 2025, with proposals due by October 22, 2025. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in water treatment infrastructure, environmental engineering, and complex municipal utility construction projects. The solicitation requires detailed technical proposals that demonstrate capability to effectively remove arsenic from the local water supply and construct a modern, efficient treatment facility. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documents, contractors will likely be assessed on technical competence, project approach, engineering design, construction methodology, and overall project implementation strategy.

The procurement opportunity includes multiple preference designations that could benefit certain businesses, including Resident Business (8%), Resident Veteran Business (10%), Recycled Content Goods (5%), Local Business (5%), Small Business (5%), and Pay Equity (5%) preferences. Total preferences are capped at 18%, with Bernalillo County preferences limited to $180,000. Bidders must submit a Preference Eligibility Application and provide documentation such as valid certificates from the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department to qualify. Additionally, all potential contractors must complete an Unfair Business Practices Disclosure Form, certifying they have not engaged in discriminatory, deceptive, fraudulent, or abusive business practices within the past three years. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the water treatment facility suggests a significant capital investment, likely in the multi-million dollar range. The project appears to be funded through municipal or state infrastructure resources, potentially including local government allocations and potential state or federal water treatment improvement grants.