2026 MARCOTT COULEE PIPELINE
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office is soliciting proposals for constructing and installing a complete stock¿water delivery system known as the Marcott Coulee Pipeline Project. Work includes trenching to a minimum 6¿foot bury depth, HDPE pipeline installation, excavation, embankment construction, temporary excavation support, water system assembly installation, watering assemblies, water trough assemblies, curb stop valve assemblies, remote tap assemblies, air¿relief valve assemblies, bedding and backfill placement, gravel placement, wood post installation, erosion¿control practices, and all associated testing required to verify system performance. All work must comply with detailed federal specifications, ASTM standards, AWPA wood¿treatment requirements, and BLM oversight provisions. The project¿s overall goal is to establish a fully functional, durable, potable stock¿water pipeline system supporting multiple watering facilities while ensuring protection of surrounding natural resources. This project is located in Fergus County, Montana.
PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Construction, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: Heavy
NAICS CODE: 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
MAGNITUDE: Between $250,000 and $500,000
RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACTS: Beginning upon release of the request for proposal (RFP) through contract award, contacting Government employees who may be associated with this project by participating offerors is inappropriate. Offerors participating in this RFP, including subcontractors and teammates, shall not contact Government employees during this period. All correspondence shall be submitted in writing only through the Contracting Officer listed below (telephonic inquiries will not be accepted):
Bureau of Land Management
Attn: Jorge Alvarez
Phone: (854) 500-1840
Email: jalvarez@ios.doi.gov
SITE VISIT: The Government strongly urges offerors to inspect the site to gain a better understanding of the work requirements and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award.
See Section L, Site Visit (Construction) for more information.
QUESTIONS DUE: 28 August 2026 at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this date and time may not be answered. All questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Jorge Alvarez,
jalvarez@ios.doi.gov. See Section L, Paragraph L.9, Submittal of Questions for more information.
PROPOSAL RESPONSE DATE: For dates when contractors are to submit their proposals, see block 13 of Standard Form 1442, ¿Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair).¿ See Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors, for a list of required documents.
METHOD OF PROCUREMENT: This procurement is set-aside for Small Business Concerns and is a construction acquisition, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15, Part 19 and Part 36.
