Description
The BLM Montana State Office is seeking a qualified contractor to design, construct, and install a complete stock‑water delivery system – the Marcott Coulee Pipeline – in Fergus County, Montana. The scope includes trenching to a minimum six‑foot depth, HDPE pipe installation, excavation, embankment construction, water system assembly, watering and trough assemblies, curb stop valve assemblies, remote tap assemblies, air‑relief valve assemblies, bedding, backfill, gravel placement, wood post installation, erosion‑control measures, and all required testing. Work must meet federal specifications, ASTM standards, AWPA wood‑treatment requirements, and BLM oversight. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, set‑aside for small businesses, with a projected value between $250,000 and $500,000. Performance period runs from 25 Sep 2026 to 15 Apr 2028, with construction permitted only between 15 Jul and 30 Nov each year to protect wildlife.
• Location: Fergus County, Montana (BLM State Office jurisdiction)
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, single‑award construction contract (small‑business set‑aside)
• Scope: Complete water‑pipeline system – trenching, HDPE pipe, valves, water‑bars, erosion control, testing, and related accessories
• Key technical requirements: Minimum 6‑ft burial depth, specific flow restrictors, wildlife‑protection work windows, soil‑condition stoppage triggers, equipment cleaning, and wildlife escape ramps
• Estimated contract value: $250‑$500 K
• Performance period: 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Apr 2028 (≈19 months)
• Mandatory compliance: Federal specs, ASTM, AWPA, FAR parts 15, 19, 36; Build America/Buy America applicable
• Submission: Questions due 28 Aug 2026; site visit strongly encouraged but no date set