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2026 Marcott Coulee Pipeline — Construction of Water Supply Facilities

Issued by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE · BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT · MONTANA STATE OFFICE · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

Published
1 Sept 2026
Closes
Reference
140L3626R0002
Location
United States
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure

Details

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE · BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT · MONTANA STATE OFFICE is soliciting 2026 Marcott Coulee Pipeline — Construction of Water Supply Facilities. Solicitation number 140L3626R0002. Classified under NAICS 237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. Product/service code Y1NE — CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES. Responses are due by 10 September 2026 19:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

2026 MARCOTT COULEE PIPELINE 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. Work includes trenching to a minimum 6¿foot bury depth, HDPE pipeline installation, excavation, embankment construction, temporary excavation support, water system assembly installation, watering assemblies, water trough assemblies, curb stop valve assemblies, remote tap assemblies, air¿relief valve assemblies, bedding and backfill placement, gravel placement, wood post installation, erosion¿control practices, and 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. The project¿s 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. This project is located in Fergus County, Montana. PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Construction, Firm Fixed Priced (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 participating in this RFP, including subcontractors and teammates, shall not contact Government employees during this period. All correspondence shall be submitted in writing only through the Contracting Officer listed below (telephonic inquiries will not be accepted): Bureau of Land Management

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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. See Section L, Site Visit (Construction) for more information. QUESTIONS DUE: 28 August 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 e-mail to Jorge Alvarez, [contact details removed]. See Section L, Paragraph L.9, Submittal of Questions for more information. PROPOSAL RESPONSE DATE: For dates when contractors are to submit their proposals, see block 13 of Standard Form 1442, ¿Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair).¿ See Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors, for a list of required documents. METHOD OF PROCUREMENT: This procurement is set-aside for Small Business Concerns and is a construction acquisition, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15, Part 19 and Part 36.

Context for bidders

We hold 3 notices from INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE · BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT · MONTANA STATE OFFICE, going back to September 20263 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure and Facility Management & Cleaning. There are 704 open Construction & Infrastructure tenders in United States. This one closes in 2 days.

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