Conchas Equipment Storage Structure

The Contract for the Conchas Equipment Storage Structure, awarded as an 8(a) Sole Source Set-Aside under the Small Business Act, is assigned to a qualified small business to design and construct a 30 ft. x 60 ft. metal equipment building at Conchas Dam, New Mexico. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, including a pre-engineered metal building package supported by Professional Engineer stamped drawings that verify structural integrity, fit, form, and function. The site preparation requires scarifying, compacting, and grading the subgrade to achieve a minimum of 95% of maximum dry density, with soil compaction testing mandated to be performed by an independent, qualified laboratory and documented in a certified report submitted to the Government Representative before any concrete placement. The contractor must also design and construct a reinforced concrete footer and pier foundation system capable of fully supporting the steel structure, ensuring compliance with the building manufacturer’s specifications and further requiring Professional Engineer certification of the foundation design. Structural columns must be securely anchored to the concrete piers in accordance with engineered standards. The contract is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, with performance taking place at Conchas Dam, New Mexico, and all correspondence directed to Glenda D. Kohlieber. The solicitation was issued under number W912PP26QA0020 and was posted on July 10, 2026.