Bradbury Dam Pump Rental

The Bureau of Reclamation, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking a contractor to furnish, install, and operate a temporary water supply pump system at Bradbury Dam in California. The system must deliver 9-11 cubic feet per second (CFS) of water from Lake Cachuma to the Bradbury Dam spillway over a seven-day operational period from January 12-16, 2026. Key contract requirements include mobilizing appropriate pumping equipment (diesel pump, submersible pump, or floating platform configuration), installing flow measurement devices, providing full operational monitoring during the seven-day period, training Bureau of Reclamation staff on pump operation, and then disassembling and restoring the worksite upon completion. The evaluation criteria emphasize technical capability to meet performance requirements, with contractors given flexibility in equipment selection as long as specifications are satisfied. Quotes are due by January 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, with a 30-day price validity period, and an amendment issued on December 29, 2025 requires that contractors submit a signed copy of the amendment with their quote or risk having their proposal deemed non-responsive.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-away, and no incumbent contractor or current contract holder is identified in the available documentation. While the contract award value is not explicitly stated in the solicitation materials, the scope involves a seven-day project with mobilization, installation, operational support, and demobilization activities. The period of performance runs from January 9, 2026 (for mobilization and setup) through January 16, 2026 (including demobilization), with site access available 24 hours per day through the main gate. The project is located in Santa Barbara County, California, with performance taking place at Bradbury Dam and Lake Cachuma. Labor for this project will be subject to Service Contract Act wage determinations for Santa Barbara County, which establish hourly rates for various classifications and include health and welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour.