Y--NGWSP INTAKE & RIVER PUMPING PLANT
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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
This is an Award Notice for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) Intake & River Pumping Plant, awarded by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. The contract is for the construction of a new pumping plant and associated infrastructure near Farmington, NM, with an estimated value between $50M and $80M. The period of performance is from April 3, 2026, to October 20, 2028.
Project Scope
The awarded contract covers the construction of a new River Pumping Plant on the San Juan River, approximately 11 miles west of Farmington, NM. Key elements include extensive sitework, installation of a cement-bentonite cutoff wall, steel manifold piping, a metal building system with concrete structures, vertical turbine pumping units, air chambers, electrical and SCADA systems, and water quality monitoring equipment. The project also involves selective demolition of existing structures, including the old pumping plant, and modifications to existing channels, such as replacing trash rakes and installing a fish barrier weir. The work requires full-time safety, quality control, and qualified survey personnel.
Contract Details
This was a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract with an estimated magnitude of $50,000,000 to $80,000,000. The performance period is set from April 3, 2026, to October 20, 2028. The solicitation included specific Small Business Subcontracting Goals: 45.87% for Small Businesses, 5% for SDB, 5% for WOSB, 3% for HUBZone, 5% for SDVOSB, and 3% for ISBEE. Additionally, Indian Preference requirements for employment, training, and subcontracting were mandated. Wage Determinations for both heavy and building construction in San Juan County, NM, apply.
Evaluation & Key Clarifications
Proposals were evaluated on a Best Value basis, with non-price factors (Technical Approach, Staff Qualifications, Quality Control, Past Performance/Safety, SBP/Indian Preference Plan) combined being approximately equal in importance to Cost/Price. During the solicitation phase, multiple amendments and Q&A rounds clarified technical specifications, removed fish exclusion nets from the scope, added a new CLIN for conduit/conductors, and specified requirements for PLCs (Schneider Modicon M580) and motor controllers (soft starters for 900 HP motors, VFDs not allowed). The final proposal deadline was January 16, 2026.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Ashton Jones at ajones@usbr.gov or 801-524-3621.