BASSIE SPRING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Solicitation 140L3926Q0049 is a firm fixed price, single award construction contract issued by the Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office for the Bassie Spring Improvement Project in Churchill County, Nevada. This total small business set-aside project involves heavy construction services, specifically the removal of a defunct spring diversion box and trough, the installation of a new spring box with a sand/gravel pack, underground PVC pipeline, and float valve, and the construction of a 650-foot post and rail fence line. The estimated magnitude of the project is between 25,000 and 100,000 dollars. The period of performance is scheduled from January 1, 2027, to October 30, 2027, with offers due by October 26, 2026. Award decisions will be based on a best-value trade-off process considering technical capability, past performance, and price. Key evaluation factors include the contractor's understanding of construction specifications, experience with spring diversion boxes and pipe fencing, and the ability to comply with environmental requirements such as weed control, fire prevention, and cultural resource protection. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates and requires the contractor to provide performance and payment bonds. Final inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the project site by the Contracting Officer Representative.