Y--Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System Phase II Desi

The Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System Phase II Design-Build solicitation, identified as 140R4025R0032, is a major infrastructure procurement by the Bureau of Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Regional Office under the Department of the Interior, targeting a $280 million project to design and construct a comprehensive regional water system serving communities in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, including the lands of Nambe Pueblo, Pojoaque Pueblo, and Tesuque Pueblo. The work encompasses pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks, SCADA/GIS integration, utility extensions, and full system commissioning under a Performance Work Statement, with compliance required to ASTM, AWWA, ANSI, EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Act including SWTR and LCRR standards, and federal regulations under FAR. The contract follows a two-phase evaluation process—Phase One assessing general technical approach, technical qualifications, team organization, and past performance, and Phase Two evaluating design concept, technical approach, and small business participation—with non-price factors being significantly more important than price, indicating a best-value trade-off award approach rather than LPTA. Offerors must submit qualifications and proposals via email by May 15, 2026, with Phase Two proposals containing a signed SF-1442, a technical narrative, and a completed pricing schedule. The contract requires full compliance with numerous FAR clauses governing ethical conduct, whistleblower rights, anti-kickback provisions, subcontracting restrictions, and reporting obligations including executive compensation and first-tier subcontract awards, with deviations in effect for several clauses through March 2026. Mandatory submissions include performance and payment bonds, the Release of Claims form, and Small Business Participation Declarations using SF-294, with binding commitments based on total contract value. Contractors must adhere to strict labor standards including prevailing wages, apprenticeship requirements, and certified payroll records, and comply with OSHA and Reclamation Safety and Health Standards. A warranty excludes all asbestos, and use of foreign construction materials requires detailed justification and certification under the Buy American Act. The performance period spans from September 18, 2026, to April 10, 2030, with Phase One lasting 180 days to initiate construction and Phase Two lasting 1,120 days to complete design and construction. Invoicing must be done electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform with copies sent to the Contracting Officer, and inspections will be conducted at the project site by