Friant Dam Compressor System Replacement

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks replacement of the Friant Dam Gate Compressor System at Friant Dam, California, with bids due August 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. PST. The procurement is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under FAR Subpart 19.5, with NAICS Code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and applicable size standard of $45 million.

Work involves removal and disposal of existing compressors, air dryers, air piping, plumbing cabinets, and cooling water piping and pumps, followed by rehabilitation of existing staircases and procurement and installation of new electrical systems and equipment. The scope includes furnishing and installing a new Electronic Processing Unit (EPU) Control Cabinet, a new communication card, and miscellaneous related items. Place of performance is Friant Dam, Friant, California (approximately 15 miles northeast of Fresno).

The estimated price range is $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Performance period is 670 calendar days after notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $2,000 per calendar day for delays. Contractor shall begin performance within 7 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed. Performance and payment bonds are required within 7 calendar days after award, and an offer guarantee is required. The procurement is subject to prevailing wage requirements under General Decision Number CA20260018 (dated July 14, 2026).

A mandatory pre-bid site visit was held July 8, 2026. Electronic bids must be submitted to marianna_mezentseva@ios.doi.gov with copy to Rosana_yousefgoarji@ios.doi.gov. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all amendments (including Amendment 0002 issued July 31, 2026) by submitting a signed SF30 with their proposal. Offerors must be registered in SAM at time of submission and provide pricing for 15 contract line items covering mobilization, equipment removal, systems installation, and commissioning and testing.