Presolicitation_Notice_AVC_CR_1_2.docx

Presolicitation Notice Solicitation Number: 140R6026R0001 Title: Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) – Crowley Reach 1

PURPOSE

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin (MB) Region, Eastern Colorado Area Office (ECAO), is issuing this presolicitation notice for a contemplated construction project titled: Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) – Crowley Reach 1. 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 a competitive solicitation for this requirement.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The AVC is a major infrastructure project that upon completion will convey a reliable municipal and industrial water supply from Pueblo Reservoir to 40 communities serving a projected future population of 50,000 people in southeastern Colorado. The service area includes water providers in Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Prowers, and Pueblo counties. When completed, the AVC will supply as much as 7,500 acre-feet annually to these communities.

The work for AVC – Crowley Reach 1 is located in the Town of Boone, Colorado, and along Colorado State Highway 96 (SH96) between Boone and Nepesta in Pueblo County. It primarily involves constructing a transmission line to convey water from Boone Reach 2 to a connection point on SH96, approximately five miles southeast of Boone, as part of the AVC pipeline.

The principal components of work include the following items:

1. Installation of approximately 5.3 miles of 30-inch water transmission pipe and associated improvements

2. Sectionalizing, air, and blowoff valve assemblies

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.

ESTIMATED MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION

The estimated magnitude of construction is between $40,000,000 and $65,000,000.

LOCATION OF THE WORK

Town of Boone, Colorado, and along Colorado State Highway 96 (SH96) between Boone and Nepesta in Pueblo County.

SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE

A FREE electronic copy of the solicitation is expected to be released on March 6, 2026. Please be aware that this is an anticipated release date, and the actual release date may vary. The solicitation will be accessible through https://sam.gov by searching the project name or solicitation number. All project information such as amendments, documents, and updates will solely be distributed through the sam.gov website. As such, it is the sole responsibility of interested parties to monitor the site for any changes.

SITE VISIT

The Government intends to conduct a site visit the week of March 30, 2026. The specific date, time, and location will be identified in Section L of the solicitation when issued. Details are subject to change at the Government’s discretion.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

To be considered for an award, offerors must be fully registered in the System for Award Management www.sam.gov and show an Active Registration Status by the proposal due date, which will be disclosed in the solicitation. SAM is a Federal Government owned and operated FREE web site.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION – DEFINITIZATION OF EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHANGE ORDERS As required by 15 U.S.C. 644(w), agencies must provide a description of agency policies and procedures that apply to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and data on the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. This information can be found at: https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract .

POINT OF CONTACT

Primary POC: Monica Burgio, Contract Specialist – mburgio@usbr.gov

Contracting Officer: David Bryan – dbryan@usbr.gov

All communication must be in writing via email and include the solicitation number and project name in the subject line. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.

NOTICE

This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ). It does not commit the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. 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 notice is strictly for compliance with FAR Part 5.