FKC Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project Phase

This solicitation seeks construction services for the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project Phase 1. The Bureau of Reclamation aims to increase conveyance capacity along a 42-mile stretch of the Friant-Kern Canal through activities such as excavating over 3.5 million cubic yards of material and installing over 654,000 square yards of concrete lining. Technical factors including the construction schedule, narrative of construction sequence, and past performance references will be evaluated and are significantly more important than price. Offerors must submit proposals by July 14, 2021.

The estimated value of the contract is between $100-300 million. The NAICS code is 237990 with a size standard of $39.5 million, making this an unrestricted procurement. Construction will take place within Tulare and Kern Counties in California and involve excavating material from a borrow site in Terra Bella to construct new canal embankments. Potential contractors include W.M. Lyles Co., Kiewit Infrastructure West Co., Coffman Specialties Inc., and Ranger Pipelines Inc. The period of performance is 1200 calendar days from notice to proceed.