Ridges basin gate hydraulics MOD

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation seeks quotations for hydraulic modification work at Ridges Basin Dam, with quotes due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM MDT and questions due October 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM MDT. This is a full and open competition with no set-aside.

Place of performance is the Ridges Basin Dam outlet works gate house at 2571 Wheeler Road, Durango, Colorado 81303, with work occurring during Monday-Friday operating hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The scope includes replacing sections of existing 1.5-inch diameter Schedule 80 steel hydraulic piping with flexible hydraulic hoses to enable the jet flow gate bonnet and cylinder to be lifted 12 inches without disconnecting the hydraulic system. All components must have a rated operating pressure of at least 3,000 pounds per square inch. The contractor must demonstrate that the hose installation allows 12 inches of vertical movement without kinking, twisting, or exceeding manufacturer bend radius limits, and must successfully pressure-test the system by operating the outlet works gate through three full cycles with zero leaks during and within 120 minutes after testing.

On-site work must begin within 60 calendar days of award and be completed within 14 calendar days of beginning. The period of performance runs from November 9, 2026 to February 6, 2027. A payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit equal to 100 percent of contract price is required within 21 days of award. The NAICS code is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; PSC is J036. The government intends to award a single fixed-price purchase order to the responsive contractor whose quote represents the lowest price technically acceptable offer. Evaluation prioritizes technical acceptability first, followed by price for the two lowest-priced quotes. A site visit is scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM MDT. Prevailing wage rates (DBA) apply.