140R4026R0025_-_Pre-Solicitation_Announcement_2.pdf

PURPOSE: The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Basin (UCB) Region, Western Colorado

Area Office (WCAO), is issuing this pre-solicitation notice for a contemplated construction project titled:

East Canal Water Efficiency Improvements. The system is on the East Canal portion of the Uncompaghre

Project located East of Olathe, Colorado.

This requirement is being procured in accordance with Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations

(FAR) and will be a total small business set-aside. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to issue competitive solicitation for this requirement.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Draft Specifications & Drawings have been attached to this pre-solicitation announcement. The work involves furnishing and installing several sections of pipeline, diverting existing open-channel water from the West Loutsenhizer Arroyo into a pipeline system for the Uncompahgre Project to supplement the East Canal, and upgrading existing components of the East Canal. This project includes furnishing and installing 36-inch HDPE pipes, two parallel 54-inch HDPE pipes, and 48-inch and 42-inch polypropylene pipes. The project also includes furnishing and placing concrete for hydraulic structures and fabrication and installation of miscellaneous metalwork. The following is an overview of the required work:

A. Work on the East Canal shall consist of:

1. Mobilization and Preparation

2. Removing and disposal of existing features

3. Earthwork for concrete structures

4. West Loutzy Diversion Pipeline

a. West Loutzy Diversion Pipeline Concrete Inlet Structure

b. West Loutzy Diversion Pipeline Concrete Outlet Structure

c. Approximately 4,200 feet of 36-Inch Diameter HDPE pipe and associated fittings

5. East Canal Side Channel Spillway

a. East Canal Side Channel Spillway Concrete Structure

b. Modifying existing concrete structure for spillway pipe outlet

c. Approximately 65 feet of 48-Inch and 100 feet of 42-inch diameter Polypropylene

Profile Wall pipe.

6. Double Barrel Siphon

a. 54” Double Barrel Siphon Inlet and Outlet Structures

b. Approximately 170 feet of two parallel 54-inch diameter HDPE pipe.

7. East Canal Ramp Flume Structure

8. GK Check Structure

9. Miscellaneous metal work

10. Clearing and grubbing new pipeline alignments

11. Installing various valves, PVC pipe, and appurtenances

DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The estimated magnitude of this project is $5M-$10M.

NAICS AND SIZE STANDARD: The NAICS code for this project is 237110 Water and Sewer Line and

Related Structures Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 million.

LOCATION OF THE WORK:

A. The work is in three separate locations on the East Canal, part of the Bureau of

Reclamations Uncompahgre Project. See Dwg No. 31-417-1050, -1051, and -1052 for an overview of work locations.

1. Work on the West Loutsenhizer Arroyo Diversion Pipeline & associated Inlet/Outlet concrete structures is located approximately 2 miles Northeast of Olathe, Colorado in Delta

County.

2. Work on the Double Barrel Siphon and the Side Channel Spillway structure and associated pipeline is located at the Loutsenhizer Arroyo crossing approximately 0.5 miles down the

East Canal from the outlet of the Diversion Pipeline.

3. Work on the Ramp Flume is located below Carnation Road approximately 0.5 miles down the East Canal from the Double Barrel Siphon.

4. Work on the GK Check Structure is located on the East Canal approximately 6 miles downstream from the Ramp Flume and is approximately 6 ½ miles North of Olathe, Colorado in Delta County.

B. The East Canal conveys irrigation water to farms and pastures along the entire length.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM, www.SAM.gov): The System for Award

Management (SAM) is a Federal Government owned-and-operated FREE web site that consolidates the capabilities in Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/Federal Register (FedReg), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Offerors must be successfully registered in SAM to be considered for a government contract award. It is the contractor’s responsibility to verify they are registered and active in SAM.gov.

SITE VISIT: The Government intends to conduct a pre-award site visit for highly interested vendors

AROUND October 13, 2026. Information regarding the site visit will be included in the solicitation.

POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Tyler

Spencer, email: tyler_spencer@ios.doi.gov. Any communication regarding this procurement must be made in writing and forwarded via email and must identify the solicitation number, company name, address, email address, phone number including area code, and point of contact. Emails shall be addressed to the

Contracting Officer.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (SOLICITATION), AN INVITATION FOR BID

(IFB), NOR IS IT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the requesting party to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals, bids, or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this Notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this Notice. This Pre-Solicitation

Notice is strictly for compliance with FAR Subpart 5.2. As a result of this Notice, the Government may issue a competitive solicitation; however, should such requirements materialize, no basis for claims against the Government can be made.

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