Lower portal road vehicle gate replacement

The Bureau of Reclamation's Lower Colorado Region is seeking a contractor to replace the motorized vehicle gate at the Lower Portal Road entrance to Hoover Dam in Boulder City, Nevada. The procurement requires a turnkey gate replacement that prevents pedestrian traffic, supports remote government access control operations, and meets current state, local, and federal regulations while maintaining the existing security perimeter. Key requirements include removing existing gate components, installing a new motorized vehicle gate controller with safety loops and detection devices, reconnecting access control wiring, and ensuring compatibility with the government's access control system. The contractor must provide technical drawings with their quote and ensure the new gate has a minimum highway clearance of 16 feet with a gate opening height of 17'11". Critical dates include a mandatory site visit on July 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST (RSVP required by July 18), a questions deadline of July 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST, and a quote submission deadline extended to August 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) with a $19 million small business size standard. No incumbent contractors are specifically mentioned in the documentation. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement involves one box of fencing/gates equipment with Product/Service Code 5660. The period of performance is scheduled from August 25, 2025, to October 10, 2025, with work expected to commence 30 days after award and take approximately one week to complete. The work will be performed at the Hoover Dam Lower Portal Road Gate location, where contractors will work under constant surveillance with government-provided escort, and the government will supply power and control wiring while contractors must provide all new wiring and additional equipment. Technical specifications include 3-phase power voltage of 208-230/460 and a requirement for 24-hour battery backup capability.