Ridges basin gate hydraulics MOD

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks hydraulic piping modification work at Ridges Basin Dam in Durango, Colorado, with quotes due August 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM MDT (questions due July 24). This is a Total Small Business set-aside; the original solicitation 140R4026Q0115 was cancelled by Amendment 0001 (effective July 9) and Amendment 0002 (effective September 17), with a replacement solicitation to be issued under number 140R4026Q0165. No quotes will be accepted under the cancelled solicitation due to system limitations; offerors must submit quotes only when the replacement solicitation is released.

Performance is at Ridges Basin Dam, 185 Suttle Street, Suite 2, Durango, Colorado 81303, from August 26 through November 23, 2026. The scope includes replacing portions of two 1.5-inch diameter Schedule 80 steel hydraulic pipes with 1.5-inch inner diameter flexible hydraulic hoses, with work to accommodate 12 inches of gate and cylinder movement. On-site work must begin within sixty calendar days of award and complete within fourteen calendar days of beginning. All components require a minimum operating pressure of 3,000 psi. The contractor must isolate and drain the hydraulic system, remove existing pipes, weld four adapter fittings, install two hydraulic hoses with supports, refill with ISO VG-46 biodegradable fluid, pressure test, coat steel piping, and provide one spare assembled hose. Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages apply. The NAICS code is 811310; PSC is J036. Award is firm fixed price to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, evaluated on technical approach, quality control plan, personnel qualifications including welder certifications, past performance on similar projects within five years, and price reasonableness. Payment bonds or irrevocable letters of credit equal to 100 percent of contract price are required within 21 days of award.