BGNDRF PIPING UPGRADES

This solicitation seeks a design‑build contractor to upgrade the yard‑level water distribution and flow‑measurement infrastructure at the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility in Alamogordo, NM. The effort includes detailed engineering, procurement, construction of new pipelines, concrete vaults, SCADA integration, heat‑trace, and comprehensive testing, commissioning, and training. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, split into a qualification phase (due Nov 6 2026) and a subsequent technical‑price phase, with a 12‑month performance period beginning Aug 1 2027. • Scope: Replace/upgrade source‑water, potable‑water, and concentrate‑water piping; install magnetic flow meters, SCADA controls, concrete vaults, heat‑trace, and related utilities. • Contract Type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price Design‑Build (two‑phase RFQ/ RFP). • Schedule: Qualification submission deadline Nov 6 2026; design phase Aug 1 2027 – Jul 1 2028; final delivery by Jul 7 2028. • Mandatory Requirements: SBA set‑aside, performance‑bond, insurance, security clearances, DEI, cultural‑resources, asbestos‑free warranty, and extensive submittal and reporting obligations.