Finished Water 3B (FW3B)

The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority (ENMWUA) is procuring a comprehensive water infrastructure project known as Finished Water 3B (FW3B), located in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. The project involves the purchase and installation of approximately 5.4 miles of water transmission pipeline, specifically including 20-inch polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and 20-inch diameter restrained joint ductile iron pipe, with trenchless crossings and associated appurtenances. The procurement is being conducted through a competitive bidding process with Invitation to Bid (ITB) 23-0416-01, with bids due on June 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit was scheduled for May 11, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in Portales, New Mexico. Bidders are required to have a GF-9 New Mexico Contractor License and must demonstrate at least 10 years of recent experience in similar pipeline projects. Evaluation will likely focus on technical compliance, project understanding, proposed methodologies, and total bid pricing, with two alternative pipe material options available for consideration.

The project is funded through a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Assistance Agreement (R20AC00022), with the federal agency potentially providing up to 75% of the total project cost. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed, the bid specifications include compliance requirements with the Build America, Buy America Act and New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions regulations. The total estimated project cost is $16,115,733, with a planned substantial completion timeline of 360 days and final completion at 420 days. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds and meet specific insurance requirements. The project will integrate with existing water infrastructure in Roosevelt County and the City of Portales, including connections to existing water tanks and transmission systems. Geotechnical studies have already been conducted, revealing predominantly sandy and clayey soil conditions with potential corrosion risks that will need specialized engineering considerations during construction.