The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, Albuquerque Area Office (New Mexico) has issued a pre-solicitation notice for contractor services to monitor river conditions in the Middle Rio Grande River. This project, titled "MIDDLE RIO GRANDE RIVER EYES MONITORING" (140R4025R0025), aims to acquire daily monitoring and reporting services to support river managers, especially during potential river intermittency from April to October. Monitoring will occur between Cochiti Dam and Elephant Butte Reservoir, primarily in the Isleta and San Acacia reaches. The contract is anticipated to be a Time and Materials contract for one base year plus four option years, with an estimated value between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This procurement is a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) with a size standard of $19.0 million. Interested parties may submit company information, capability statements, DUNS number, CAGE code, and business type. A solicitation is expected to be posted on sam.gov within 30 days. All inquiries should be directed to Kristen Ruiz Jimenez at kruizjimenez@usbr.gov.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is seeking contractor assistance for its River Eyes Monitoring program in the Middle Rio Grande. This program monitors river conditions, especially during potential intermittency from April to October, to support the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's efforts to rescue and relocate the endangered Rio Grande Silvery Minnow. Key activities include observing flow intermittency, taking stage readings, performing discharge measurements, and documenting river drying with photos and GPS. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and vehicles, adhering to strict scientific integrity and safety standards. Deliverables include daily text and email updates, participation in conference calls, survey and measurement data, and annual draft and final reports, along with an ArcGIS-compatible geodatabase. The contract spans a base period of 12 months with four potential option periods.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, Albuquerque Area Office, issued a Sources Sought Notice (140R4025R0025) for contractor services to monitor river conditions from April to October, particularly between Cochiti Dam and Elephant Butte Reservoir. This is not a solicitation but seeks to identify potential sources capable of providing daily river monitoring to support river managers and address potential intermittency. The anticipated contract period is five years. The applicable NAICS code is 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) with a $19.0 million small business size standard, and the Product Service Code is R702 (Support- Management: Data Collection). Small businesses are encouraged to submit capability statements by August 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM MDT, including business information, past relevant experience, and equipment assets. Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov.