E40 crane and hauling contract

The Bureau of Reclamation's Lower Colorado Region is procuring crane and hauling services to support the Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program through Solicitation No. 140R3025Q0075. The contract requires the disassembly and transport of the Yuma Dredge, involving the lifting and moving of three dredge components including a center section tank weighing 105,000 pounds and two side sections from the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge in Topock, Arizona to the Yuma Meadows Conservation Area in Winterhaven, California. Contractors must provide crane services, crane operators, rigging equipment, hauling equipment, and associated personnel capable of safely handling these heavy components. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical capabilities, past performance, and price criteria. The solicitation deadline has been extended to August 7, 2025, by noon Pacific Standard Time, with no new questions accepted after July 31, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990 with a size standard of $19 million in annual receipts. The contract performance period runs from October 15, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with an estimated 20 hours of work expected across two 10-hour workdays. The transportation distance spans approximately 177 miles between the pickup location in Arizona and the delivery destination in California. The dredge components include varying heights, with the tallest piece measuring 12 feet and two smaller sections measuring 6 inches in height. Work will be performed under Service Contract Act wage determinations applicable to Yuma County, Arizona, with delivery ultimately required to the Bureau of Reclamation's Yuma Area Office warehouse located at 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, Arizona.