2026 Marcott Coulee Pipeline

Bid Deadline: September 7, 2026. Solicitation No. 140L3626R0002. Set-aside for Small Business Concerns.

Project Summary

The Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office is soliciting proposals for constructing and installing a complete stock-water delivery system known as the Marcott Coulee Pipeline Project. The project is located in Fergus County, Montana.

The overall goal is to establish a fully functional, durable, potable stock-water pipeline system supporting multiple watering facilities while ensuring protection of surrounding natural resources.

Scope of Work

• Trenching to a minimum 6-foot bury depth
• HDPE pipeline installation
• Excavation and embankment construction
• Temporary excavation support
• Water system assembly installation
• Watering assemblies, water trough assemblies, curb stop valve assemblies, remote tap assemblies, and air-relief valve assemblies
• Bedding and backfill placement
• Gravel placement
• Wood post installation
• Erosion-control practices
• All associated testing required to verify system performance

All work must comply with detailed federal specifications, ASTM standards, AWPA wood-treatment requirements, and BLM oversight provisions.

Procurement Overview

Type of Contract: Construction, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Single Award Contract

Type of Construction: Heavy

NAICS Code: 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000

Restrictions on Contacts

Beginning upon release of the request for proposal (RFP) through contract award, contacting Government employees who may be associated with this project by participating offerors is inappropriate. Offerors, including subcontractors and teammates, shall not contact Government employees during this period. All correspondence must be submitted in writing only through the Contracting Officer listed below (telephonic inquiries will not be accepted).

Bureau of Land Management
Attn: Jorge Alvarez
Phone: (854) 500-1840
Email: jalvarez@ios.doi.gov

Site Visit

The Government strongly urges offerors 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.

Questions and Proposal Submission

Questions Due: August 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this date and time may not be answered. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Jorge Alvarez, jalvarez@ios.doi.gov.

Proposal Response Date: See block 13 of Standard Form 1442, “Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair).”

Refer to Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors, for a list of required documents.