Concrete Steps Repair – Mescalero Indian Health Center
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service, is soliciting quotes for Concrete Steps Repair at the Mescalero Indian Health Center in Mescalero, NM. This Request for Quotation (RFQ No. 75H70726Q00057) aims to restore structural integrity, eliminate trip hazards, and improve safety of concrete steps. This is a cascading set-aside, prioritizing Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act, followed by all other small business concerns. Quotes are due by 12:30 PM MDT on June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive repair of concrete steps at two stair locations. Key tasks include:
- Removal of loose, cracked, and deteriorated concrete.
- Treatment of exposed reinforcing steel.
- Patching and rebuilding step edges with exterior-grade, freeze/thaw-resistant concrete repair mortar.
- Application of non-slip surface treatment on step treads.
- Inspection and reinforcement of handrails and guardrails. All work must comply with applicable building codes and OSHA safety standards. A minimum one (1) year warranty on workmanship and materials is required. The facility will remain operational during construction, requiring contractors to maintain safe pedestrian access and provide temporary barricades/signage.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single firm-fixed price order.
- Period of Performance: Work to be completed within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 15 days of award.
- Set-Aside: Total Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside with a cascading structure. The 1st Tier is ISBEE (under the Buy Indian Act 25 U.S.C. 47), and the 2nd Tier is All Other Small Business Concerns.
- NAICS Code: 238110 (Concrete Contractors) with a small business size standard of $16.5 million.
- Place of Performance: Mescalero Service Unit, 318 Abalone Loop, Mescalero, NM 88340.
- Wage Requirements: The Davis-Bacon Act applies, requiring adherence to prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for building construction projects in Otero County, New Mexico.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Quotes must be submitted via email to tamela.richards@ihs.gov by 12:30 PM MDT on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The subject line must include "RFQ No. 75H70726Q00057".
- Questions/Site Visit Requests: Must be submitted no later than 12:30 PM MDT on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, to the same email address.
- Submission Package: Bidders should submit three volumes (Technical Capability, Past Performance, Price Quote) along with a signed SF-18. Electronic submission in PDF format is preferred. A fillable pricing table is provided for accurate quote submission, requiring all-inclusive rates.
- Evaluation: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering Technical Capability (Acceptable/Unacceptable), Past Performance, and Price.
- ISBEE Requirement: Offerors claiming ISBEE status must complete and submit the "Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" to confirm eligibility.
Contact Information
- Contract Administrator: Tamela Richards (tamela.richards@ihs.gov, (505) 256-6762).