Rehabilitation of Water and Wastewater System

The National Park Service seeks rehabilitation of the water and wastewater system at Curecanti National Recreation Area, with sealed bids due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The procurement is a total small business set-aside, firm fixed-price contract.

Place of performance is Curecanti National Recreation Area, Colorado. The NAICS code is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction; PSC is Y1ND, Construction of Sewage and Waste Facilities.

The project comprises nine line items structured as lump-sum work: five base items covering Elk Creek sanitary system repair, Elk Creek water supply repair, complete SCADA system replacement, Elk Creek marina lift station replacement, and archaeological monitoring; plus four optional items for Elk Creek gravity sewer, Elk Creek lagoon work, Elk Creek lift station replacement, and Lake Fork complete scope. Period of performance is 550 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Government estimate for base work totals $7,904,542.00 with options valued at $4,887,796.00 for a combined total of $12,792,338.00.

Specifications include reduced-pressure-principle backflow preventers compliant with ASSE 1013 standards and a JWC Environmental Channel Monster two-shaft sewage grinder with 5 HP submersible motor rated for 460 volts, 3-phase, 60 Hz. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds. Liquidated damages are set at $1,420 daily. A pre-bid site visit was held September 10, 2026 at Elk Creek Visitor Center, Gunnison, Colorado. Six contractors submitted bids with total prices ranging from $10,647,796.00 to $20,977,739.00 for base and option combined. Vicki Freese-Supler is the contracting officer.