Description
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region has a requirement for construction services in Capitan, New Mexico. This requirement is being procured in accordance with Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to issue a Request for Proposal for this requirement. This requirement is a total Hub-Zone set aside. The principal components of the work consist of the following: 1. Move equipment on-site. 2. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) may not be required if the work site can be kept to less than 1 acre; however, the drilling contractor shall file a SWPPP or file notice of intent (NOI) to discharge, as may be appropriate, with the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) prior to beginning work. 3. Control all water produced during drilling, development and test pumping. Water, water with foam, sediment, drill cuttings, drilling fluid, and the like shall not be discharged directly into any channel, drainage, or arroyo. 4. Maintain drilling-time and formation logs, and daily-drilling reports. 5. Drill a 26-inch diameter borehole to a depth of 60 feet and install 20-inch diameter steel conductor casing (minimum 0.25-inch wall), and cement in place. 6. Drill a 17 1/2-inch diameter borehole to the top of the artesian aquifer (estimated to be between 450 and 650 feet deep) or as directed by the CO and collect drill cuttings at 10 foot intervals. 7. Set a string of 13-3/8-inch diameter blank, threaded and coupled, API F-25 casing, having a minimum wall thickness of 0.33 inches and minimum weight of 48.00 pounds per foot, and circulate cement using Halliburton (pump and plug) method in accordance with NMOSE Rules and Regulations. 8. Drill production zone approximately 200 feet below surface casing to 12.25-inch diameter. 9. Air-lift develops well using open-ended drill pipe from specified depth, for up to 6 hours. 10. Bail, air-lift, or reverse air-lift fill from the bottom of the well immediately following development (estimated 2 hours). 11. Disinfect the well as specified. 12. Supply and install test pump (to a depth of 500 ft), generator or driver as appropriate, discharge pipe, valves, flow meter, and appurtenances capable of producing at least 600 gallons per minute (gpm) from depth of 460 ft. 13. Perform 24 hours of development pumping and at least 30 hours of test pumping. 14. Submit water-quality samples to laboratory for analysis. 15. Clean up and restore well site, and demobilize equipment. The estimated price range for this requirement is between $100,000 and $1,000,000. It is anticipated the contract will be a fixed, unit-price construction contract. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237110 with a Size Standard of $33.5 million. The work is located approximately 4 miles east of the Village of Capitan, along the north side of Highway 380 on Bureau of Land Management lands. A Bid Bond along with Performance and Payment Bonds will be required. There will be a site tour and a pre-proposal conference scheduled (date, time and location will be provided in the solicitation). All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. An electronic copy of the solicitation will be available APPROXIMATELY October 29, 2010 at www.fbo.gov. Drawings will be included with the RFP. Once logged into the fedbizopps web site, click on the tab labeled "Opportunities." In the box titled "Keyword/Solicitation #" type in the Solicitation Number "R10PS40038". The search engine allows interested parties to search by solicitation number. Information concerning this and other solicitations can be obtained through our web site at www.uc.usbr.gov. Prospective vendors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award of a contract. Information on CCR Handbook and the registration process can be obtained via the CCR web site: www.CCR.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. Disclaimer (Acquisition Notification Service): This service is provided for convenience only and does not serve as a guarantee of notification. Subscribers to this list service are ultimately responsible for reviewing the Federal Business Opportunities site for information relevant to desired acquisitions.