REED COULEE PIPELINE REPAIR
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office is soliciting quotes for excavation services to repair an existing 2-inch water pipeline crossing Reed Coulee. The existing pipeline has become exposed due to erosion and is at risk of failure during future runoff events. The project consists of excavating a new trench across Reed Coulee, exposing the existing pipeline at both tie-in locations, and providing a safe OSHA-compliant excavation for Government personnel. BLM personnel will install approximately 100 linear feet of new 2-inch HDPE water pipeline, complete the required splices, and pressure test the completed installation. Following Government approval, the contractor shall backfill the trench, restore disturbed areas, and reclaim the site. The objective of this acquisition is to permanently relocate the pipeline beneath the coulee while maintaining a minimum of six (6) feet of cover to prevent future exposure from erosion and ensure continued water service. The 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 $10,000 and $25,000
RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACTS: Beginning upon release of the request for quote (RFQ) through contract award, contacting Government employees who may be associated with this work by participating quoter on the
subject of this RFQ is inappropriate. Quoters for this RFQ, including subcontractors and teammates, shall not attempt such contacts during this period. All correspondence shall be through the Contract Specialist listed below:
Bureau of Land Management
Attn: Jorge Alvarez
Phone: (854) 500-1840
Email: jalvarez@ios.doi.gov
SITE VISIT: The Government strongly urges quoters 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: 24 August 2026 at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this date and time will be accepted but may not be answered. All questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Jorge Alvarez. See Section L, Paragraph L.12, Submittal of Questions for more information.
QUOTE RESPONSE DATE: For dates when contractors are to submit their quotes, 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 13, 19, and Part 36.
