Kristen Ruiz Jimenez is a government contact at Upper Colorado Regional Office. Kristen is associated with 26 contracts. Upper Colorado Regional Office has $103,603,844 in total awards. Activity spans Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying, and Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.
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The Bureau of Reclamation's Upper Colorado Regional Office is soliciting quotes for the replacement of three HVAC systems and the provision of quarterly maintenance at the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility in Alamogordo, New Mexico. This total small business set-aside project, under NAICS code 238220, has an estimated period of performance from October 2026 through October 2031. The scope includes the removal and replacement of an evaporative unit and a rooftop heat pump, integration with the existing Trane Tracer controls system, and ongoing maintenance. The contract is structured with a firm-fixed-price for the replacement and base year maintenance, with additional not-to-exceed amounts of 50,000 dollars for unplanned repairs across multiple years.
Award will be based on the most advantageous offer, evaluating technical capability, past performance, and price. Technical evaluation focuses on the approach to installation, expertise with Trane controls, and demonstrated experience with similar projects. Bidders must provide three examples of relevant work completed within the last five years. A critical requirement is the submission of a bid guarantee equal to 20 percent of the quoted price for CLIN 010 or 80,000 dollars, whichever is less. Furthermore, the successful awardee must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds specifically for the construction portion of the work. All installations must adhere to ASHRAE, IEEE, NEMA, and NFPA standards, with final acceptance contingent upon the delivery of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and successful commissioning tests.
Department Of The InteriorUT,
NAICS
238220
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Solicitation 140R4026Q0098 is a Request for Quotation issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Basin Region, Albuquerque Area Office, for the furnishing, hauling, and stockpiling of 9,680 tons of riprap at three sites along the Middle Rio Grande in New Mexico. The project involves delivering 3,300 tons of 12-inch nominal diameter riprap to the Bernalillo stockpile, 5,500 tons of 16-24 inch diameter riprap to the HWY 380 stockpile, and 880 tons of 16-24 inch diameter riprap to the RM 201.8 site. The contractor is also responsible for mobilization and providing dust abatement at all delivery locations. The period of performance extends from the date of award through July 1, 2027.
This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 212319. Award will be based on a comparative analysis of price, technical capability, and past performance, with technical and past performance combined being equal in weight to price. Offerors must provide a technical proposal limited to five pages, a list of similar past projects, and a completed price schedule. Compliance with Reclamation Safety and Health Standards and specific New Mexico wage determinations for Socorro, Bernalillo, and Sandoval counties is required. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform after obtaining a signature from the Contracting Officer's Representative.
Department Of The InteriorUT,
USA
NAICS
212319
Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying
The SJC OTT Maintenance and Support Services contract, identified by solicitation number 140R4026Q0107, is an award notice issued by the Department of the Interior through the Upper Colorado Regional Office. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the agency is seeking specialized technical services under NAICS code 541511, which pertains to custom computer programming services.
The contract was posted on September 10, 2026, and is managed by the primary point of contact, Kristen Ruiz Jimenez. This agreement focuses on providing essential maintenance and support services to ensure the operational efficiency of the SJC OTT systems.
The contract under solicitation number 140R4026Q0101, titled R-MRG-RIVER EYES MONITORING, is issued by the Upper Colorado Regional Office of the Department of the Interior to support a river monitoring program across key reaches in the Upper Colorado River Basin, including Isleta, San Acacia, and Angostura in New Mexico, with administrative oversight based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The scope of work involves daily river reconnaissance, environmental data collection using equipment such as drones, flowmeters, and field tablets, GIS mapping, and administrative support provided by a team including a Project Manager, GIS Specialist, CAD Technician, Field Technicians, and Inspectors. Performance spans a base year with four option years and a potential six-month extension, with all activities conducted on an as-needed basis at river locations rather than at a fixed site. The contract utilizes a hybrid structure of fixed labor rates combined with Not-to-Exceed (NTE) administrative cost caps for materials, equipment, supplies, mileage, and taxes, with reimbursement contingent upon valid invoice submissions and strict adherence to Federal Travel Regulations. Labor hours are specified per CLIN, but unit pricing is not provided, preventing total labor cost calculation, while administrative CLINs carry clearly defined NTE limits totaling up to $632,250 across all periods.
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with evaluation focused exclusively on fixed labor rates, indicating that technical acceptability is presumed and pricing is the decisive factor. There are no stated non-price evaluation factors, adjectival ratings, or risk assessments, and no formal contract clauses, representations, certifications, or socioeconomic set-asides are included. The government, through the Bureau of Reclamation, retains responsibility for inspection and acceptance at the field sites, approving payment only upon verified documentation of actual expenses within NTE thresholds; cost overruns require formal contract modification. No packaging, preservation, or marking standards are specified, and no military or federal standards for logistics are referenced. The contract contains no details on point of contact roles such as COR, COTR, or PCO, nor does it include accounting identifiers like TAS or ACRN. Proposals must align with the CLIN structure, submit via federal procurement platforms like SAM.gov by the August 13, 2026 deadline, and conform to the administrative and financial framework provided, with no narrative requirements beyond cost and task alignment.
Department Of The InteriorUT,
USA$100K–$632Kest.
NAICS
541690
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
PSC
R702
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The Upper Colorado Basin Surveying Services IDIQ is an award notice issued by the Department of the Interior through the Upper Colorado Regional Office located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This contract, identified by solicitation number 44042196, falls under NAICS code 541370 and is designated for cadastral surveying services.
The agreement is managed by the primary point of contact, Kristen Ruiz Jimenez. Further details regarding the specific scope of work and performance locations can be accessed via the official government workspace link.
Department Of The InteriorUT,
USA
NAICS
541370
Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
PSC
R404
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The Bureau of Reclamation, under the Department of the Interior’s Upper Colorado Regional Office, is soliciting bids for the replacement of a failed split HVAC unit designated as AHU-01 and ACCU-01 at its facility located at 500 La Velle Road, Alamogordo, NM 88310. This procurement is structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, designated by NAICS code 238220, and is restricted to small business entities. The solicitation, issued on June 22, 2026, requires proposals to be submitted no later than July 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM MDT. The work must be completed within 60 days of award, with an anticipated contract start date of July 31, 2026, and a performance period extending to October 30, 2026. The scope includes furnishing and installing new HVAC equipment using EPA-approved refrigerants, integrating the system with the existing Trane Tracer® Synchrony control platform and building fire detection system, performing field verification of electrical systems, conducting installation and pressure testing, and maintaining daily site cleanup. All pricing must be submitted via a detailed Price Schedule with CLINs covering mobilization, removal and replacement of the unit, Trane control integration, taxes and fees, and optional monthly rental of temporary cooling equipment. Prices must include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and applicable fees.
Proposals are evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, with award going to the most advantageous offer considering both technical merit and cost. Technical Capability is assessed by the offeror’s approach to excavation, product sourcing, installation methods, pressure testing, demonstrated experience with similar HVAC projects, and the qualifications of key personnel. Offerors must submit a technical narrative not exceeding 10 pages, supported by diagrams and charts, and a signed hard-copy price schedule. All proposals must comply with a comprehensive set of FAR clauses, including 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items), 52.222-42 through 52.222-90, and 52.223-23, many of which incorporate deviations effective May 2026 related to labor standards, trafficking in persons, employment
Department Of The InteriorUT,
USA
NAICS
238220
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
The Department of the Interior, specifically the Upper Colorado Regional Office, has issued an award notice for the replacement of a UPS Eaton 9155 15KVA for the SJC Field Division. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 140R4026Q0104, falls under NAICS code 335999 and was posted on July 28, 2026.
The administrative office for this contract is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kristen Ruiz Jimenez serves as the primary point of contact for the project. Further details regarding the award can be accessed through the official government workspace link.
Department Of The InteriorUT,
NAICS
335999
All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
The contract awards services for aquatic invasive species watercraft inspection and related activities under Task Order 2026-2027, managed by the Upper Colorado Regional Office of the Department of the Interior. The work is scoped to support prevention and mitigation efforts for invasive species in waterways, primarily through watercraft inspection programs, with performance expected across the Upper Colorado region, though specific location details are not defined in the provided data. The solicitation number is RFQ542026, issued on July 22, 2026, and the contract falls under NAICS code 541990 for other scientific and technical services. The contract does not specify a set-aside type, indicating it is open to all eligible contractors without preference. The primary point of contact is Kristen Ruiz Jimenez, who can be reached via email at kristen_ruizjimenez@ios.doi.gov or by phone at 505-462-3669, and is based out of the office in Salt Lake City, Utah, 84138. All communications and contractual obligations are to be handled through this office.
Department Of The InteriorUT,
NAICS
541990
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
The contract for RED CANYON BLASTING 2.0, issued under solicitation number 140R4026Q0079 by the Department of the Interior’s Upper Colorado Regional Office through the Bureau of Reclamation, requires blasting services at the Red Canyon Mine in Socorro County, New Mexico, to produce exactly 50,000 cubic yards of riprap with a 16 to 24-inch gradation under a federal mineral material free use permit. The work must be completed within 124 calendar days following the notice to proceed, with performance mandated to begin immediately upon award, and the entire contract period runs through November 1, 2026. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price, Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 212321, and offerors must submit a fully responsive quote including Price Schedule A in its entirety—any partial submission will be deemed nonresponsive. Required attachments include the Statement of Work, a detailed Price Schedule, the New Mexico Davis-Bacon wage rate schedule for 2026, and Performance and Payment Bond forms. The contractor is obligated to obtain all state, federal, and local permits, maintain MSHA Form 5000-23 certification for all personnel, and adhere to Reclamation Safety and Health Standards as well as regulations from MSHA, OSHA, ATF, and IME. Each blast must be supported by a detailed blasting plan, and a final project completion report must be furnished upon conclusion.
The Government will evaluate quotes using a comparative evaluation based on technical capability, past performance, and price reasonableness, with conformance to the Statement of Work acting as a mandatory pass/fail gate. Technical evaluation will assess the offeror’s ability to deliver the required riprap volume and maintain stable, flat working surfaces and high walls, and past performance will be assessed using CPARS or other credible sources, with neutral ratings given for contractors with no prior record. Payment must be requested electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with waivers available only if a written request is submitted with the quote. The Contracting Officer holds exclusive authority to modify, accept, or terminate the contract, while a designated Contracting Officer’s Representative will monitor technical performance without authority to obligate funds or alter delivery schedules. The contractor must submit a Blasting Safety Plan, comply with Bureau of Reclamation security and information protection policies including CUI safeguarding, and post both a Performance
The contract pertains to the upgrade of the research internet infrastructure at the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility in Alamogordo, New Mexico, under the authority of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Regional Office. The scope involves installing fiber optic cabling, network equipment including a unified security gateway, a 24-port switch, and wireless access points to replace the existing DSL service, ensuring reliable wired and wireless connectivity throughout the facility and outdoor test areas. The project must be completed within 60 days of award and supports a minimum of 10 regular users and 50–100 intermittent users with a 1G/1G bandwidth capacity. Key deliverables include a detailed wireless coverage plan, a project schedule with milestones, recommended fiber routing to the demarcation point, and a summary report with high-resolution pre- and post-installation photos. The contract is awarded on a firm fixed-price basis using a best-value trade-off approach, where technical capability, past performance, and price are equally weighted. The base performance period runs from May 8, 2026, to May 7, 2027, with two one-year option periods available, capped at a total duration of three years and six months. All work must comply with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, use U.S. Customary Units and English language documentation, and meet labeling and photographic standards.
The contract is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 517111 with a size standard of 1,500 employees, and offerors must self-certify as small businesses. It includes a deviation to FAR clause 52.219-6, reflecting a modified small business set-aside provision effective January 2026. Contractors must comply with all applicable labor standards, including wage determinations 2015-5455, Rev. 29, and prohibitions on confidential agreements restricting whistleblower rights. Mandatory electronic invoicing through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform is required, and all submittals must include the contract number, title, and Required Submittal Number. The Contracting Officer’s Representative and Contracting Officer are designated for oversight and authorization, with strict protocols prohibiting unauthorized directions and requiring immediate reporting of safety incidents. Attachments include the Statement of Work, Price Schedule, and Wage Determinations, while security requires all contractor personnel to be escorted on-site
