Y--GRAY WALL LIVESTOCK WATER WELL

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a solicitation for the Gray Wall Livestock Water Well project located in Natrona County, Wyoming. This is a Firm Fixed Price, single award construction contract designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237110. The scope of work involves drilling a livestock water well approximately 150 feet into the Sundance Formation, including the installation of 5-inch PVC casing, well screens, formation stabilizers, and gravel packing, as well as well development, disinfection, and testing. All work must comply with the State of Wyoming Water Well Minimum Construction Standards, and materials such as casing must meet ASTM, API, NSF, or AWWA certifications. The anticipated period of performance extends from the Date of Notice to Proceed through August 31, 2027, though field work is prohibited from November 15 through June 30 unless an exemption is granted. The contract will be awarded using the Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, meaning the award will go to the lowest-priced, responsible quoter whose technical proposal is deemed acceptable. Technical evaluation factors include the submission of a project schedule (such as a Gantt chart), identification of major equipment and key personnel (specifically a project manager and field supervisor), and a narrative demonstrating relevant experience with at least three similar projects completed within the last five years. Contractors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and adhere to the Davis-Bacon Act regarding prevailing wage rates for Natrona County. Additionally, the contract requires a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the original contract price and mandates compliance with Buy American-Construction Materials requirements. Invoicing must be handled electronically through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).