How to bid on the NGWSP Cutter Lateral Reach 21 Booster Plant for the Bureau of Reclamation

What the Bureau of Reclamation plans to build

The Bureau of Reclamation plans to seek bids for the NGWSP Cutter Lateral Reach 21 Booster Plant in San Juan County, New Mexico. The construction work includes a booster pump station, a secondary regulation tank, erosion and scour protection, and SCADA and radio equipment.

The project magnitude is estimated at $10 million to $25 million. This is a pre-solicitation notice, not a request for bids or proposals; responding to the notice will not result in an award.

Key dates and what the deadline means

The notice was published September 30, 2026. The response deadline shown for this opportunity is October 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. The notice says the draft solicitation is for comments only and that comments must be submitted in writing by email.

The solicitation is anticipated around November 2, 2026, and a site visit is planned around November 12, 2026. Those dates are approximate or planned; check the solicitation for confirmed details. The October 30 deadline is for the notice response, not a deadline to submit a bid.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity is anticipated to be set aside for small businesses. It may suit construction firms working in water and sewer line and related structures construction, the category associated with NAICS 237110, if they can perform the described work.

The notice states that the project requires a bid guarantee of at least 20% of the bid price and payment and performance bonds for 100% of the contract price. Firms considering a prime role should assess whether they have sufficient bonding capacity.

How to access the opportunity and respond

Use the opportunity portal’s “View original source” step to open the notice. If the first click leads to the portal homepage, click it again. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one.

The free electronic solicitation is expected to be available on SAM.gov. Search for solicitation number 140R4026B0003. The notice says questions and comments must be sent in writing by email to the Contract Specialist and copied to the Contracting Officer; include the solicitation number and the company and contact details listed in the notice.

This notice is not an invitation for bid or request for proposal, and responses to it are not bids or proposals. Follow the released solicitation for submission instructions and the confirmed site-visit information.

Prepare for this construction opportunity

Review the draft solicitation for comment and identify unclear or important points to raise in writing before the stated October 30 deadline. Keep comments focused and specific to the project documents.

Start assessing the listed work areas, including concrete and piping work, electrical equipment, site restoration, and SCADA and radio systems. Consider which work your firm can perform directly and where qualified subcontractors may be needed.

Check bonding capacity early and plan how to document relevant construction experience and project delivery capability. Once the solicitation is released, use its requirements and evaluation instructions to shape the bid rather than relying on the pre-solicitation notice.