Lmdt main vehicle access gate replacement

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a contractor to replace the main vehicle access gate at the Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel (LMDT) Water Treatment Plant in Leadville, Colorado. The project requires installing a new remotely actuated vertical pivot gate with specific technical specifications, including a hydraulic system, radio controls, and integration with existing access control systems. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm-fixed-price construction contract with a best-value trade-off evaluation approach. Technical factors, including the Technical Approach Narrative, Capacity, and Past Performance, will be significantly more important than price in the evaluation. Key dates include a site visit on April 9-10, 2025, a question submission deadline of April 22, 2025, and proposal responses due by April 30, 2025.

The contract is set aside for total small business participation and is classified under NAICS category 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) with a Product Service Code of 5660 for fencing, gates, and components. The estimated project value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, with a performance period of 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Contractors must begin performance within 10 calendar days of award and complete the project within 120 calendar days, with on-site work restricted to the short construction season from June through September. The project location is 749 HWY 91 N, Leadville, CO 80461, and requires performance and payment bonds. Technical requirements include a gate that operates in temperatures from -20 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, with a maximum 20-second open/close time and capability of 60 open/close cycles per hour.