Riverside Vessel Barrier Replacement at Hoover Dam

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks replacement of the riverside vessel barrier system at Hoover Dam in Boulder City, Nevada, with quotations due July 7 at noon PDT. This is a Total Small Business set-aside, simplified acquisition construction project with an estimated value between $250,000 and $500,000.

Place of performance is Hoover Dam, Nevada Tail Bay, with work commencing within 30 calendar days of award and completion within 45 calendar days. The contractor must furnish and install a complete fast-water vessel barrier system certified to ASTM Standard F2766-11, including removal of the existing 31-section barrier system and boat access gate, supply of all new components and hardware, and full installation and commissioning. The replacement system must operate continuously in strong currents (2 to 12 knots) and turbulent tailrace conditions, feature high-visibility design, self-rotating HDPE or equivalent construction, and accommodate boat access for vessels with 6 to 12 inch drafts. Work is restricted to Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT, excluding Federal holidays.

All contractor employees must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates established for Clark County, Nevada heavy construction (effective January 30, 2026, with Amendment 0001 effective May 18, 2026). Performance and payment bonds are required within 14 calendar days of award. Liability insurance minimums are $100,000 workers' compensation, $500,000 general liability, and $200,000 to $500,000 automobile liability. All personnel require Hoover Dam security badges and facility access control compliance.

Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsible offeror whose quotation meets technical and past performance acceptability criteria. The NAICS code is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; PSC is Z2PZ, Repair or Alteration of Other Non-Building Facilities. A site visit was held June 10 at 9:00 AM PDT; nine firms attended. Questions were due June 15; Amendment 0003 (effective June 30) provided Q&A and attendee documentation. The contracting officer is Luis Gallardo; contract specialist is Jennalyn Kent (jennalyn_kent@ios.doi.gov).