SJC azotea portal and drop structures

The Bureau of Reclamation's Upper Colorado Region is seeking a construction contractor for the Azotea Tunnel Portal and Drop Structures project located approximately 5 miles southwest of Chama, New Mexico. The project involves comprehensive civil engineering work including diversion and care of Azotea Tunnel and Willow Channel, extensive earthwork, removal and replacement of reinforced concrete structures, and associated infrastructure improvements. Key contract requirements include constructing flume and energy dissipator drop structures, installing subsurface drains, processing and replacing riprap, adding handrailing, and seeding disturbed areas. The anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on January 3, 2025, with proposals due shortly thereafter, under Project ID 140R4024R0026. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, contractors should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability in heavy civil engineering construction.

The contract is not set aside for any specific designation and falls under NAICS category 237990 for Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The estimated project budget ranges between $1-5 million, with an anticipated contract completion time of 15 months. The scope of work encompasses 16 principal components, including complex engineering tasks such as dewatering, excavation, and installing high-strength 5,500 psi reinforced concrete structures, PVC piping, geotextile fabric, and safety access ladders at specified tunnel system stations. Potential bidders will be required to have significant expertise in heavy civil engineering, particularly in water infrastructure and concrete structural work. The contracting office is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and interested contractors should carefully review the detailed requirements when the full solicitation is released.