Intake bypass gate

The Bureau of Reclamation's Lower Colorado Region is procuring one Actuated Intake Bypass Gate, specifically a Rubicon SlipGate or equivalent, to replace existing stoplogs at the Yuma Desalting Plant's intake bypass in the Main Outlet Drain Extension canal. The solicitation (140R3025Q0095) requires a new, preassembled gate, actuator, and solar-powered controls system designed for brackish groundwater environments, with specific dimensional requirements including a minimum flow width of 78 inches and height of 83 inches to fit an existing 11-foot high by 7¾-inch deep by 7-foot 10½-inch wide stoplog channel. The gate must feature open seals capable of holding flow in both directions, replaceable and adjustable seals, ceramic coating or equivalent corrosion protection, and an actuator with precise positioning capabilities and manual override functionality. The government will evaluate quotes based on price, technical capability, and delivery through a comparative analysis to determine the best overall benefit. Questions were due by August 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM PD, and quotes are due September 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM PD.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) with a size standard of $41 million, though the document indicates conflicting information about set-aside status with one source noting "No Set-Aside Used." No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation materials. The contractor must deliver the complete preassembled system within 365 days after award, with delivery required FOB Destination to the Yuma Area Office warehouse in Yuma, Arizona. The equipment will operate in an environment with temperatures ranging from 32°F to 122°F and must include a one-year warranty covering materials and workmanship. The system must accommodate a maximum water depth of 11 feet from the gate invert and be capable of supporting modern communication protocols including DNP3, Modbus, and TCP/IP for both local and remote operation.