Y--NGWSP BLOCK 2-3 PIPELINE
ID: 140R4026B0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONUPPER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICESALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84138, USA

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES (Y1NE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9d789c22a19343c69e55c2d33d1257d4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking small businesses for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) Block 2-3 Pipeline, a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at delivering water from the San Juan River to the Navajo Nation, Jicarilla Apache Nation, and Gallup, New Mexico. The project entails the construction of approximately 11.9 miles of buried water transmission pipe, including 42-inch and 48-inch diameters, along with two storage tanks and related structures, with an estimated contract value between $100 million and $150 million. This procurement is crucial for enhancing water supply infrastructure in the region, and interested firms must demonstrate technical expertise, bonding capability, and relevant project experience by responding to the Sources Sought notice by January 5, 2026. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Tyler Spencer at tspencer@usbr.gov or by phone at 801-524-3653.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Spencer, Tyler
    (801) 524-3653
    (801) 825-3715
    tspencer@usbr.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    DRAFT_NGWSP_BLK_2-3_90__Specs_1.pdf
    The U.S. Department of the Interior's Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, San Juan Lateral – Block 2-3 Pipeline solicitation outlines the price schedules and comprehensive scope of work for two main reaches (Reach 2 and Reach 3) of the pipeline. The project involves the installation of approximately 2 miles of 42-inch and 5.9 miles of 48-inch buried water transmission pipe, two 0.6 million-gallon ground-level storage tanks, wash crossings, bored crossings, manhole structures, valves, and extensive earthwork, electrical, and cathodic protection systems. The document details requirements for contract document management, construction programming, site use, work restrictions, and emphasizes coordination with various agencies and other contractors. It mandates adherence to federal regulations, environmental controls, and safety standards, including cultural resource sensitivity training. Offerors must account for New Mexico and Navajo Nation Gross Receipts Taxes in their proposals and utilize a Contract Document Management System (CDMS) for all project documentation and communication.
    DRAFT_NGWSP_BLK2-3_90__Drawings_1.pdf
    The document outlines the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, specifically focusing on the San Juan Lateral - Block 2 - 3, Reach 2 and Reach 3 line pipe plans and profiles. It details the pipeline's alignment, construction specifications, and associated infrastructure such as air valves, blowoffs, and miter bends across various stations. The file includes general notes on safety, pipe classifications, abbreviations, geologic notes, and utility location information. It also provides details on open-cut crossings with compaction requirements and defines construction right-of-way changes. The project involves connecting to other major infrastructure like the San Juan Generating Station Reservoir, Shumway Arroyo, and Nenahnezad Bluff HDD projects, as well as existing waterlines and pumping plants. The design incorporates specific pipe types (e.g., 48C125) and addresses varying ground conditions and existing utility crossings.
    DRAFT_NGWSP_BLK2-3_90__Geotech_Drawings_and_Logs_1.pdf
    The Bureau of Reclamation's Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project in New Mexico involves extensive geological investigations for the San Juan Lateral, specifically Block 2-3 and Reach 2 (PNM Alternative). This project includes detailed surface geology mapping, exploration location identification, and the creation of geologic legends and profiles. The files describe the stratigraphy of Quaternary Alluvium, Quaternary Terrace Gravel, and various Cretaceous formations (Pictured Cliffs Sandstone, Lewis Shale, Cliff House Sandstone, Menefee Formation, Point Lookout Sandstone, and Mancos Shale), detailing their composition, hardness, and weathering characteristics. The project utilizes drill holes and test pits to gather data, with coordinates based on the New Mexico State Plane West Zone. Specific areas like the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant Regulating Tank Site, Shumway Wash HDD, and Farmers Mutual Ditch are highlighted with their respective geologic profiles and exploration locations, emphasizing safety and adherence to Bureau of Reclamation and USCS standards for soil and rock classification.
    NGWSP_BLK_2-3_Sources_Sought_1.pdf
    The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is seeking small businesses for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) Block 2-3 Pipeline, a major infrastructure project conveying water from the San Juan River to the Navajo Nation, Jicarilla Apache Nation, and Gallup, New Mexico. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify small businesses with technical expertise and bonding capability for constructing approximately 11.9 miles of 42-inch and 48-inch buried water transmission pipe, two 0.3 million-gallon storage tanks, and related structures. The project, estimated between $100,000,000 and $150,000,000, falls under NAICS code 237110 with a $45.0 million small business size standard. Responses, due by January 5, 2026, require firm details, business classification, bonding capability, and a statement of similar project experience.
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