Y--NGWSP BLOCK 2-3 HDD

The NGWSP Block 2-3 HDD contract, issued by the Bureau of Reclamation's Upper Colorado Regional Office under solicitation number 140R4026R0002, involves Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) construction work for buried water transmission pipelines along the San Juan Lateral, within the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) in New Mexico. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price (FFP) arrangement, with a performance period spanning from May 20, 2026, through September 21, 2027. The project includes multiple pipeline crossings involving large diameter pipes (36-inch and 42-inch), with key locations at the San Juan River, Nenahnezad Bluff, Shumway Arroyo, and Chaco River, requiring complex HDD operations. The scope encompasses mobilization, preparatory work, utility crossing investigations, pilot bores, conductor casing installation, construction water provisions, dust abatement, and production of as-built and final drawings. The work is to be conducted in accordance with federal, state, and tribal regulations, adhering to industry standards including FAR clauses, NACE, SSPC, ASTM, and the Bureau of Reclamation’s Safety and Health Standards (RSHS). Contract administration emphasizes stringent quality control and environmental protection, with the contractor responsible for establishing and maintaining a Quality Control System and program throughout the project, overseen by an appointed Quality Control Supervisor. Government Quality Assurance testing will verify compliance, with final acceptance at the jobsite post-installation and testing. Contractual clauses include those for differing site conditions, site investigations, inspections, prompt payment, and hazardous materials handling, among others, with specific FAR and Department of the Interior clauses incorporated. Special requirements include mandatory pre-bid and site visits, detailed submittal protocols using a Contract Document Management System (CDMS), environmental and land rehabilitation plans, cultural resource sensitivity training, noise and work-hour restrictions, and Buy American material certifications. Proposals are due February 25, 2026, via the System for Award Management (SAM), must be submitted by small business entities under NAICS 237110, and must comprehensively cover all price schedule items without partial bids. The award will be contingent on compliance with technical specifications, scheduling adherence, and full submittal of required documentation, although the exact basis of award methodology (e.g., best value or LPTA) is not explicitly stated in the solicitation.