Y--ASH CREEK PIPELINE

The Ash Creek Pipeline contract, awarded under solicitation number 140L3626Q0012 by the Bureau of Land Management’s Montana State Office within the Department of the Interior, involves the installation of a 11,380 linear foot livestock water system using HDPE DR11 pipe in Prairie County, Montana. The work includes trenching or plowing to depths of 5 to 6 feet, backfilling, compaction, and installation of eight valves, four hydrants, and a government-furnished storage tank, all governed by detailed specifications and drawings referenced in the contract. Performance must be completed within 139 calendar days after award, with a strict period of performance from July 15 to December 1, 2026, and work is restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays and fire danger seasons, during which additional restrictions apply. The contract requires strict adherence to ASTM, NSF, AWPA, and OSHA standards, with project specifications overriding any conflicting references, and mandates compliance with safety and quality control plans submitted within ten days of award, including specific provisions for confined space hazards. The contract is a fixed-price sealed bid procurement with an estimated value between $25,000 and $100,000, though no line-item pricing is specified in the schedule. Award is determined through a best value trade-off methodology, where prior demonstrated experience carries significantly greater weight than price, with offerors evaluated on High, Some, or Low Confidence ratings. Only small businesses, as defined by the 238990 NAICS code with a $19 million size standard, are eligible, and the award will not be made to other-than-small entities. The contractor must comply with stringent requirements including immediate work suspension upon discovery of cultural or archaeological resources, prohibitions on subcontracting more than 85% of contract value to non-similarly situated entities, and submission of detailed documentation in three electronic volumes with specified page limits. All communications, submissions, and inquiries must be directed to the contracting officer, Jorge Alvarez, via email, and invoices must be submitted exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The Government retains full authority for inspection and acceptance at the project site, with warranty and quality assurance obligations governed by FAR clauses including 52.246-21, 52.236-9 through 1