Zuni Quarters Sewer Improvement Project,

Quick Summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting proposals for the Zuni Quarters Sewer Improvement Project in Zuni, New Mexico. This project involves comprehensive construction services to upgrade aging sewer infrastructure. Proposals are due by February 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.

Scope of Work

The project entails the construction of sanitary sewer lines 'A' and 'B', including new manholes and inverts, and the reconnection of service laterals to housing units. Key tasks include:

• Demolition and disposal of existing sewer mains and manholes.
• Installation of new 8-inch SCH. 40 PVC sewer lines and 4-inch SDR-35 PVC service lines.
• Installation and refurbishment of manholes (round only; square not permitted).
• Curb & gutter, driveway replacement, and landscaping restoration.
• Asphalt road restoration.
• Connections to existing sewer lines and manholes.
• Development and implementation of a traffic control plan.
• Provision of a 1-year warranty on all parts and labor. The sewer line must remain in operation during construction, with service downtime coordinated with the Facility Engineer and COR.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
• Period of Performance: 10 calendar days to commence work after Notice to Proceed, with 90 calendar days for project completion.
• Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000.
• Set-Aside: This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
• NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), with a $45 million size standard.
• Bonds: Performance bonds are required.
• TERO: Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) requirements are applicable; contractors must contact the Zuni TERO office upon award.
• Buy American Act: Applies to this project.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format and are due by February 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Evaluation factors include:

• Specialized Experience: Documented using B01 Attachment J04 - Company Specialized Experience Construction Form_Rev.1 (one form per project, last six years).
• Past Performance: Clients must complete B01 Attachment J05 - Past Performance Questionnaire, to be submitted with the proposal.
• Price: Bidders must use B01 Attachment J03 - Price Schedule_Rev.2 and bid on all 20 line items, including all taxes (New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax) and fees, to be considered responsive.
• Required Forms: Offerors must use the revised SF1442 and acknowledge all amendments.

Key Clarifications & Requirements

• Materials Testing: The Owner will conduct site monitoring and verify submittals; the contractor is not responsible for materials testing and inspections.
• SWPPP: A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is not required as the project disturbs less than 1 acre.
• Backfill: Native materials are not assumed suitable for backfill; B01 Attachment J01a outlines provisions. Contractor is responsible for locating approved borrow areas and waste disposal sites.
• Roadway: Indian Health Service owns the roadway; no permits are required for work.
• Construction Water: Cost and source are not identified and will be coordinated with the Facility Engineer and COR; a modification may be issued if costs are identified post-award.
• Geo-Tech Report: No Geo-Tech report is available.
• Separation: Separate trenches are required for parallel water and sewer installations, with specific separation requirements or increased vertical separation.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Shaukat Syed at shaukat.syed@ihs.gov or 516-361-4989. Questions must be submitted in writing no later than 14 days prior to the proposal receipt date.