Arroyo Canal Fish Screen/Sack Dam Fish Passage

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking construction services for the Arroyo Canal Fish Screen/Sack Dam Fish Passage Project located in Madera and Fresno Counties, California. The project aims to improve fish passage and screening operations at Sack Dam on the San Joaquin River, approximately 24 miles west of Madera. The solicitation is an unrestricted competition under NAICS code 237990 with a size standard of $45 million. Proposals will be evaluated using a best value tradeoff process, with non-price factors being significantly more important than price. The technical evaluation will focus on four primary factors: Technical Approach (including construction schedule and experience), Past Performance, Small Business Participation, and Price. Key dates include a virtual pre-site visit conference on December 6, 2024, an on-site visit on December 9, 2024, and proposal questions due by December 19, 2024. The final proposal submission is due by 5:00 PM local time on February 3, 2025.

The project has an estimated magnitude between $100-200 million, with a performance period from July 24, 2025 to July 8, 2028. There is no specific set-aside designation for this contract. The government has established small business subcontracting goals of 42% overall, with specific targets including 10% for small disadvantaged businesses, 5% for women-owned businesses, 5% for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, 3% for HUBZone businesses, and 3% for Indian small business enterprises. Contractors must be prepared to begin performance within 7 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete the project within 1,050 calendar days. Performance and payment bonds will be required within 10 calendar days of award. The project will involve complex construction work including river/stream excavation, cofferdam construction, dewatering, fish screen construction, and environmental compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Key personnel requirements include a Project Manager, Concrete Superintendent, Earthwork Superintendent, River Diversion System Designer, Professional Land Surveyor, and Safety Professional.