Irrigation canal lining maintenance

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is seeking a small business contractor to perform irrigation canal lining maintenance on the Colorado River Indian Reservation. The solicitation (No. 140A1125Q0019) requires a contractor to identify and repair damaged concrete lining across approximately 140 miles of canal infrastructure, with specific work windows in December, January, and February. Contractors must be prepared to remove damaged concrete, prepare canal banks, place new Dry Processed Gunite Material, and clean work areas, with the ability to respond to emergency repairs within 48 hours. The government will provide Gunite materials and wire grid, while the contractor will handle placement and site preparation. Quotes are due by March 31, 2025, with the contract performance period beginning immediately upon award and continuing for 12 months.

The opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses and falls under the NAICS category 238110 for Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors. The contract will be structured with pricing based on a per 10-hour day rate, with an estimated 19 days of dry-up work available. Performance will occur on canal banks with challenging terrain, featuring 1.5:1 side slopes ranging from 6 to 25 feet in height, located in Coolidge, Arizona. Payments will be processed weekly through the Federal Business Management System (FBMS) Invoice Processing Platform. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for potential payment and performance bonds, and requires weekly certified payrolls and compliance with prevailing wage regulations. The work will involve maintaining critical irrigation infrastructure for the Colorado River Indian Reservation, with the contractor expected to complete tasks efficiently and safely within the designated time frames.