Y--NGWSP BLOCK 2-3 PIPELINE

The Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) Block 2-3 Pipeline is a major federal construction initiative managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation under the Department of the Interior, with the solicitation issued as a sealed bid (IFB) under number 140R4026B0001. The project entails approximately 11.9 miles of buried water transmission pipeline, including 6.0 miles of 42-inch diameter pipe and 5.9 miles of 48-inch diameter pipe, along with two 0.3-million-gallon ground-level storage tanks, access roads, wash and bored crossings, precast manholes, concrete thrust collars, miter bends, valves, air valves, blowoffs, road and utility crossings, erosion control systems, cathodic protection, and SCADA equipment. The work is to be performed in San Juan County, New Mexico, with all materials and equipment subject to stringent handling, storage, and transportation standards, including use of padded bolsters for steel pipe, protective tarps, and compliance with manufacturer and fabricator instructions. The contract requires full adherence to Buy American provisions, and small business participation goals are set at 5% for woman-owned small businesses and 3% for HubZone small businesses. The solicitation, posted on June 24, 2026, with a response deadline of June 30, 2026, mandates that bids be submitted as sealed originals and one copy, clearly marked with the offeror’s information, solicitation number, and due date, and must include a bid guarantee. Awards will be made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing evaluated for fairness, reasonableness, and balance. The total bid price excludes estimated Navajo Nation and New Mexico Gross Receipts Taxes, which will be reimbursed through invoices during performance. The contract’s period of performance requires commencement within 21 days of notice to proceed and full completion within 675 calendar days. Technical administration is governed by a designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), who will inspect work, approve documentation, and verify as-built drawings monthly before progress payments are processed; payments follow FAR 52.232-27, are tied strictly to physical completion, and exclude advance payments. All offerors must have current representations and certifications submitted in SAM, including compliance with FAR clauses covering gratuities, contingent fees, anti-kickback procedures,