H--BGNDRF WELL 2 REPAIR SERVICE

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation No. 140R4025Q0097, concerning the BGNDRF Well No. 2 Repair, provides a site visit synopsis with questions and answers. No offerors attended the scheduled site visit at 500 La Velle Rd, Alamogordo, NM. Key questions addressed include requests for wellhead pictures, the disposal plan for spent acid (to an evaporation pond, not the city sewer), and confirmation that the well is operational. The amendment clarifies that the well is being cleaned and inspected due to decreased flow (from 80 gpm to 70-72 gpm) and air production, indicating potential issues with existing equipment. Offerors are advised to use existing controls for a new pump and consider the brackish water source (6,000 mg/L TDS) in their proposals. Quotes are due by November 24, 2025, with a performance period from December 8, 2025, to February 6, 2026.

The Bureau of Reclamation is issuing Solicitation No. 140R4025Q0097, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the BGNDRF Well No. 2 Repair project, with an estimated construction magnitude of less than $25,000. This 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside falls under NAICS code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) with a $45M size standard. Key documents include a Statement of Work and Pricing Schedule. Proposals are due by November 24, 2025, 1:00 PM MDT, with questions due by November 18, 2025, 2:00 PM MDT. The project requires performance to begin within 14 calendar days of award and completion within 60 calendar days. The contractor must adhere to various FAR and DOIAR clauses, including those related to Buy American, Wage Rate Requirements, Safety and Health, and Cultural Resources, as well as electronic invoicing via the IPP system.

The document outlines the Price Schedule for the BGNDRF Well No. 2 Repair project, specifically for motor and pump replacement. It details a single CLIN with multiple sublines for pricing breakout, including mobilization, labor for pump assembly, equipment (motor, pump end, check valve, splice kit), descaler chemical addition, bail and swab services, pre- and post-chemical video well inspection, and insulation replacement. Offerors must include all associated costs like labor, equipment, and taxes in their unit prices. The schedule also accounts for unlisted items discovered during pump pull, requiring prior approval from the Contracting Officer, and includes the New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax. The government reserves the right to request additional information to substantiate line items, ensuring transparency and fair pricing for this essential well repair and maintenance project.

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The Bureau of Reclamation's Albuquerque Area Office requires urgent services for its Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) Well No. 2. The project involves inspecting, cleaning, and replacing equipment in the well, which is currently producing air and experiencing reduced flow. Key tasks include video inspections, chemical cleaning, flushing, and replacing the pump, motor, and check valve. The well, approximately 6-inches in diameter with a 7.5 hp pump set at 159 ft bgs, is crucial for research operations. Contractors must adhere to safety standards, including RSHS and OSHA, and follow specific site access protocols. Submittals for approval include a project schedule, scope confirmation, product specifications, safety data sheets for chemicals, and well inspection videos. A site visit is tentatively scheduled for November 18, 2025. This urgent work is necessary to return Well No. 2 to service as soon as possible.

The Bureau of Reclamation’s Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) requires urgent services to inspect, clean, and replace equipment in Well No. 2 due to a decline in water production and air issues. The project, under NAICS code 237110, involves pulling the existing pump, chemical cleaning, flushing, and pre- and post-cleaning video inspections. New pump, motor, and check valve installations are also required. The 6-inch diameter well, with a 7.5 hp pump at 159 ft bgs, screens from 90 to 190 ft bgs, and has brackish water with 6,000 mg/L total dissolved solids. The contractor must adhere to safety standards (RSHS, OSHA) and site access protocols, including a tentatively scheduled site visit on October 17, 2025. This critical maintenance aims to restore the well for research operations.

The Bureau of Reclamation issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for urgent repair services on BGNDRF Well No. 2. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Quote. The project involves inspecting, cleaning, and replacing equipment in the well, which is experiencing air production and reduced flow. Tasks include video inspections, chemical injection, flushing, and replacing the pump, motor, and check valve. The well is 6-inches in diameter with a submersible pump depth of 159 ft and a screen from 90 to 190 ft. It is crucial for research operations and needs to be returned to service promptly. The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fixed Price construction contract, 100% set-aside for Small Businesses under NAICS code 237110. A solicitation is expected to be posted on sam.gov in 10 days. Interested parties can submit company information and capability statements, but no feedback will be provided.

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation No. 140R4025Q0097 for the BGNDRF Well No.2 Repair project corrects the site visit date from Wednesday, November 18, 2025, to Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at 500 Lavelle Road, Alamogordo, New Mexico. Quotes are still due by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, to Ronda Lucero at rlucero@usbr.gov. The period of performance for this contract is from December 8, 2025, to February 6, 2026. This amendment emphasizes the importance of acknowledging receipt of amendments by the specified deadline to avoid rejection of offers, outlining methods for doing so. The document also includes provisions related to Buy American requirements, prohibitions on contracting with entities engaged in certain activities in Iran, and site visit guidelines for construction projects, with the covered area being New Mexico, Otero County, and Alamogordo.