Imperial Refuge Canal Rehabilitation

This is a sources sought synopsis for acquisition planning purposes and no formal solicitation exists at this time.



The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, has a requirement for the removal of existing canal sections, installation of new concrete canal and new canal crossings, and regrade existing fields intersected by the new section of concrete lined canal. The work includes demolition of a hard ninety-degree turn, existing culvert crossings, portions of the existing concrete canal lining, existing metal check gates and turnout (Jack) gates and associated concrete turnout structures. Installation shall be in accordance with specifications and drawings provided by BOR. (A copy of these specifications/drawings can be provided upon request to the contact listed below) Installation work comprises of placing compacted fill material where needed and any other preparatory work prior to installing the new concrete canal lining and associated structures (e.g., expansion joints, turnout gate structures, etc.).This work also includes installing the new sweeping ninety-degree turn, a concrete drop structure and new concrete canal lining connecting the existing canal to the drop structure, new check gates and turnout gates as indicated and tie-in of new canal to existing sections. In addition, new canal crossings are to be installed where indicated on the drawings. Remove an existing canal crossing and relocate the crossing as shown on Sheet 2 of the drawings. Also, install new canal road (field road) as indicated on the drawings. The period of performance will be approximately 145 calendar days.



The project site is located at the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge near the Refuge visitor center and Martinez Lake in Yuma County, Arizona. From US Highway 95 take the Martinez Lake Rd exit and Red Cloud Mine Rd to the Refuge.



All qualified concerns that may be interested in performing the proposed project are encouraged to submit capability statements for consideration. Based upon response to this announcement and capability statements, the Government may determine to set this acquisition aside, proceed with an unrestricted solicitation or decide on an alternate procurement strategy. The applicable North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code for this requirement is 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a small business size standard of $36.5M. Alternative NAICs codes may be considered.



Include the following information with the capability statement:



1. Narrative discussing firm¿s ability to complete this type of work, including:

2. Estimated timeframe for completion of a project of this size, and complexity,

3. Previous completed projects performed of similar nature,

4. Business name, address, point of contact, DUNS number, phone number and email address; and

5. Business size & type: 8(a), HubZone, Service Disabled Veteran, Woman Owned Small Business, Small Business or Large Business, etc.



Capability statements are to be submitted no later than June 27th, 2018, 1:00 PM PST. Capability statements shall not exceed five pages in length. This information will be used to assist the Contracting Officer in terms of developing the appropriate procurement strategy for this acquisition and for purposes of market research. All businesses, regardless of size, capable of providing these items are invited to respond. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought is voluntary. This notice is designed to locate responsible sources that have an interest, and have the ability to perform the services described herein.



All responses to this sources sought notice shall be provided to Point of Contact, Francisco (Frank) Fernandez, LC-10303, P.O. Box 61470, Boulder City, NV 89006-1470 or via e-mail ffernandez@usbr.gov.



When it is determined that a formal solicitation will be issued, a solicitation notice will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities web site at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/.