Davenport On Farm Irrigation Project

The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District is soliciting proposals for the Davenport On Farm Irrigation Project in Lemitar, New Mexico. The project involves converting 70 acres of irrigated tree production from surface and flood irrigation to a gravity-powered micro-irrigation system. This initiative aims to modernize infrastructure to reduce non-beneficial water losses, such as runoff and evaporation, while maintaining crop health and improving irrigation uniformity. The installed system is expected to have a minimum lifespan of 10 years and will integrate with existing wells and buried PVC infrastructure. Proposals are due by 10:00 A.M. local time on November 4, 2026, and must be submitted either electronically or as sealed physical packages; email and facsimile submissions are prohibited. The contract will be awarded to the offeror deemed most advantageous to the district based on a weighted evaluation of personnel qualifications (35 points), cost response (25 points), technical approach (15 points), past performance (15 points), and understanding of the scope of work (10 points). The project is subject to several regulatory requirements, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages on construction contracts exceeding 2,000 dollars, the Build America, Buy America Act for domestic material preferences, and the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act. Offerors must provide a notarized non-collusion affidavit, certifications regarding debarment and suspension, and evidence of insurance from a company rated A- or better. Project termination occurs once the scope is achieved and acceptance is granted by the project executive sponsor.