Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Crowley Reach 1
The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation has issued a Special Notice regarding an amendment to the presolicitation notice for the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Crowley Reach 1 project. This opportunity falls under the Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction category (NAICS 237110) and is classified as Construction Of Water Supply Facilities (PSC Y1NE). The notice was posted on March 17, 2026, and is not designated as a set-aside contract. This amendment represents an update to previously published presolicitation information for interested contractors in the water infrastructure construction sector.
The primary purpose of this amendment is to notify contractors that an organized site visit, which was originally planned for the week of March 30, 2026, will not be held as scheduled. Contractors should anticipate that additional details regarding site visit arrangements or alternative inspection procedures will be provided in Section L of the formal solicitation when it is released. While specific eligibility criteria and detailed project requirements are not outlined in this amendment notice, interested contractors should monitor future solicitation documents for comprehensive information regarding participation requirements and project specifications. This notice serves as a critical update to manage contractor expectations and ensure all parties are informed of changes to the presolicitation process timeline.
140R6026R0001 Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
3/17/26, 3:57 PM AVC Crowley Reach 1 Sources Sought Notice
The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is seeking sources for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Crowley Reach 1, a water transmission pipeline infrastructure project located in Pueblo County, Colorado, as part of the larger Fryingpan-Arkansas Project. The procurement targets small businesses under NAICS code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) with a size standard of $45 million in annual receipts. Interested contractors must demonstrate technical expertise, bonding capabilities, and past project performance relevant to large-scale pipeline construction. The evaluation will consider company qualifications, business classification, bonding limits, technical capabilities statement, and documented past project performance. Potential contractors must submit detailed responses by December 5, 2025, at 5:00 pm CST to Monica Burgio (Contract Specialist) and David Bryan (Contracting Officer), with the goal of issuing a future total small business set-aside solicitation.
This opportunity utilizes a total small business set-aside designation. The project encompasses approximately 5.3 miles of 30-inch water transmission pipe installation in Pueblo County, with associated valve installations, wash and jack-and-bore crossings, and traffic management activities. The estimated project value ranges between $40 and $65 million, representing a significant infrastructure investment. Upon completion, the project is expected to supply up to 7,500 acre-feet of water annually to 40 communities across six counties in the region. This Sources Sought Notice represents the pre-solicitation phase of the procurement process, allowing the government to conduct market research and gauge contractor interest before formal solicitation documents are released.
140R6026R0001 Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
11/13/25, 4:02 PM Arkansas Valley Conduit - Crowley Reach 1
The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation awarded contract 140R6026C0008 to Pate Construction Co., Inc. for the Arkansas Valley Conduit—Crowley Reach 1 project on September 17, 2026.
The award was made under unrestricted competition without a set-aside.
140R6026R0001 Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
9/17/26, 5:26 PM Arkansas Valley Conduit - Crowley Reach 1
The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation seeks construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit—Crowley Reach 1, a 5.3-mile water pipeline in Colorado, with proposals due May 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT and questions due May 6, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR Part 15 competitive procedures.
Place of performance is Boone to Crowley, Colorado. The work comprises approximately 17,899 linear feet of pressure pipeline (HDPE or PVC), horizontal directional drilling for river and utility crossings, railroad bored crossings under Union Pacific and BNSF rights-of-way, trench excavation and backfill with controlled low-strength material, dewatering, utility relocation coordination, fiber optic conduit installation, cathodic protection systems, and related infrastructure. Construction must begin within 10 days of notice to proceed and be completed within 781 calendar days from contract start. An optional Price Schedule B covers railroad crossing work contingent on Union Pacific right-of-way acquisition, executable within 367 days of contract start.
Estimated project magnitude is $40 million to $65 million. NAICS code 237110 applies, with a small business size standard of $45 million. Offerors must submit all four Price Schedules (A–D) to be considered responsive; Schedule D pass-through permit costs are government-estimated at $250,125. A firm-fixed-price contract requires performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award. Bid guarantee is 20 percent of bid price or $3 million, whichever is less.
Evaluation criteria are Technical Approach and Schedule (50-page limit, addressing nine construction tasks) weighted at approximately 50 percent, Past Performance (three to five references within the past ten years, submitted as PPQs or CPARS or both) at approximately 50 percent combined with Technical, and Cost/Price reasonableness. Award goes to the responsible offeror providing best value considering all factors.
Proposals must be submitted electronically via Microsoft Teams (preferred) or Kiteworks in three separate volumes: Business Proposal (signed SF 1442, bid bond SF 24, representations and certifications from Section K, acknowledgement of amendments); Technical Proposal/Past Performance (Gantt chart schedule with Primavera Professional compatibility, crew composition, weather considerations, estimated Notice to Proceed September 11, 2026); and Pricing Proposal. Offerors must notify monica_burgio@ios.doi.gov and jamahel_fayall@ios.doi.gov no later than one week before submission.
Distinctive requirements include Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance for Colorado counties Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Mesa, Pueblo, and Weld; geotechnical data addressing Cretaceous Pierre Shale bedrock with varying weathering profiles and groundwater; three project-specific areas of concern (contaminated soils and groundwater encasement in Boone requiring special trench design, limited footprint for HDD at western limits, and pending railroad crossing permits); and FAR clause 52.222-90 (Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors). Contractor qualifications include ISO 9001 certification for pipe manufacturers with 10 years production experience and minimum 2 years foreman experience with similar pipe materials and diameters. Union Pacific railroad crossing work requires Commercial General Liability ($2 million per occurrence / $4 million aggregate), Business Automobile Coverage ($2 million per accident), Workers' Compensation ($500,000 per accident), Environmental Legal Liability ($2 million per loss / $4 million annual aggregate with five-year tail), and Railroad Protective Liability ($2 million per occurrence / $6 million aggregate), with Union Pacific listed as Additional Insured. Specifications reference AWWA, ASTM, AASHTO standards and include hydrostatic testing at 4,773 feet elevation for minimum 96 hours with maximum 5 psi pressure drop acceptance. Amendment 4, effective May 20, 2026, revised six specification sections and four drawings (Sheets 4, 41, 47, 49) with changes indicated by margin lines.
140R6026R0001 Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
4/6/26, 3:45 PM