Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Willows, CA 95988, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Davis Bacon Act
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
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The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $4,082,069 definitive contract to JR Merit, Inc. for coating rehabilitation of the Stampede Outlet Works pipe, penstocks, butterfly valves, and turbines on September 22, 2026, under a total small business set-aside.
The originating solicitation describes relining 54-inch, 42-inch, and 24-inch penstocks; replacing the 24-inch butterfly valve with motor operator and actuator; refurbishing the 42-inch butterfly valve with new seals; spot-repairing Unit 1 scroll case and Unit 2 components; rehabilitating 12-inch and 14-inch air-vac piping; repairing the 90-inch outlet works headgate; and replacing wicket gate mechanism components. Work includes extensive hazardous materials abatement for coatings containing regulated metals and asbestos, water removal and control systems design, and maintenance of minimum river flow and temperature constraints. Place of performance is Willows, California, with work constrained to April 1 through November 30, with interior penstock and valve work operational by September 30. Ultimate completion is May 23, 2028. The contract carries firm fixed-price terms. Performance begins within 12 calendar days of notice to proceed and must complete within 600 calendar days from that start date.