J--SJC RIO CHAMA TRAIL STAIRCASE

The contract pertains to the demolition and replacement of the existing staircase and cableway bridge at the SJC Rio Chama Trail site, with work encompassing removal of old structures, fabrication and installation of a new staircase with hand railings, anchor bolts, entrance panels, and an informational kiosk, along with site cleanup and debris recycling. Performance is governed by a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract structure, with commencement required within zero calendar days of award and full completion mandated within 333 days. The work aligns with construction divisions 02–10 as defined by detailed drawings numbered 465-512-60016 through 60124 and is subject to numerous ASTM, AWS, and federal specifications for materials, welding, anchoring, and surface preparation. All materials must comply with preservation standards including application of MIL-PRF-16173E corrosion preventive compound on exposed metal surfaces, which must be fully removed prior to installation, and fasteners must be permanently marked per ASME standards. The place of performance is not explicitly identified beyond general references to the trail site, while administrative oversight is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Regional Office in Salt Lake City, Utah, with the Albuquerque Area Office acting as the administering office. The solicitation requires offers to be submitted electronically to Kristen Ruiz Jimenez, the designated Contracting Officer, by 4:00 p.m. local time on April 27, 2026, and mandates submission in three volumes: a cover sheet with SF 1442, a technical proposal detailing approach, safety plan, and past performance on three similar recent projects, and a completed price schedule. Evaluation is based on a holistic trade-off analysis that prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and price reasonableness, with no assigned weights or numerical scoring, resulting in award to the proposal offering the best overall value to the government. Compliance with FAR clauses governing construction, changes, terminations, payments, and subcontracting is required, including specialized security provisions under WBR 1452.237-80 that impose stringent access controls, personnel suitability screening, advance notice for deliveries and after-hours work, mandatory security briefings, and full flow-down of requirements to subcontractors. Invoicing must be submitted via the Treasury’s IPP system, and all offerors must maintain active SAM registration with current UEI and socioeconomic certifications, though no specific set-aside designation is stated