Law Enforcement Services for New Melones Lake

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks sworn law enforcement services at New Melones Lake in Calaveras County, California, with quotes due June 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time. No set-aside applies; award is anticipated for a women-owned small business.

The contract runs five years from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2031, consisting of one base year and four optional one-year extensions. The contractor will provide one POST-certified Law Enforcement Officer conducting 40 hours per week of recreation area patrols (2,080 hours annually) plus up to 140 authorized overtime hours at the Contracting Officer's Representative's discretion. An optional daily patrol of the New Melones Dam and Power Plant is available at additional cost. The officer must possess Peace Officer Standards and Training certification under California Penal Code Section 830.1 and possess legal authority to enforce state, county, and local laws within the project area.

Patrol duties emphasize staff and visitor safety and resource protection, including enforcement against illegal hunting, off-road vehicles, trespassing, target shooting, vandalism, squatting, and illegal dumping. Weekday patrols cover multiple recreation areas; weekend patrols prioritize the Glory Hole and Natural Bridges areas. The contractor supplies all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, facilities, vehicle maintenance, and fuel at firm-fixed price. Evaluation uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection. Quoters must register in SAM.gov with completed representations and certifications. The NAICS code is 922120. Invoices submit through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates for Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties apply, with rates ranging approximately $16.06 to $64.72 per hour depending on occupation and experience level, plus fringe benefits and hazardous duty pay differentials where applicable.