Battle Creek - South Diversion Dam and Canal Remov

The Bureau of Reclamation's Mid-Pacific Region is soliciting proposals for the Battle Creek - South Diversion Dam and Canal Removal project, part of the broader Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project focused on environmental restoration and aquatic ecosystem improvement. This heavy civil engineering construction project involves the complete removal of the South Diversion Dam and associated canal infrastructure to restore salmon and steelhead habitat in the California-Great Basin Region. Contractors must meet performance and payment bond requirements, with bid guarantees set at 20% of the bid price or a maximum of $3 million. The evaluation will assess technical capabilities, past performance, and small business participation criteria, with mandatory pre-bid site visits conducted on June 10-11, 2025, requiring 4-wheel drive vehicles and potential hiking up to 2 miles on rough terrain. The current proposal deadline is July 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., following extensions granted through Amendment 0001, with electronic submissions required via Kiteworks platform.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and falls under NAICS code 237990 with a size standard of $45 million for Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The estimated project value ranges between $10-15 million based on the primary solicitation document, though one reference suggests a lower range of $1-5 million. The performance period is established at 700 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed, with the vegetation clearing window recently extended from January 31 to March 15, adding approximately 6 weeks to the overall project timeline. The work site is located 2 to 5 miles southeast of Manton in Tehama County, California, with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approval required for clearing activities, which Reclamation will pursue through an expedited 30-day process rather than the standard 180-day authorization timeline.