SJC azotea portal and drop structures

The Bureau of Reclamation's Upper Colorado Region is soliciting proposals for the SJC Azotea Portal and Drop Structures project, which involves the repair and construction of four reinforced concrete drop structures located along Azotea and Willow Creeks approximately 5 miles southwest of Chama, New Mexico. The project encompasses comprehensive construction activities including diversion and care of water flows, removal of existing concrete drop structures, excavation, backfilling, installation of new reinforced concrete structures using 5,500 psi structural concrete, drainage system installation, riprap replacement, and site restoration. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability and past performance, as the contract will be awarded on a best-value basis with technical capability and past performance weighted more heavily than price. A mandatory site visit was held on July 8, 2025, and the proposal submission deadline is August 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, with the most recent site visit minutes indicating that contract award is expected by September 19, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under solicitation number 140R4024R0026, with an estimated total project value between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The contract performance period extends from September 19, 2025, to March 15, 2027, though the Notice to Proceed may not occur until mid-November 2025 due to seasonal water diversion limitations that restrict work from approximately March 15th through November 1st annually. The project involves substantial quantities of materials and work, including 145-213 cubic yards of concrete and 870-3,330 cubic yards of excavation and backfill across four different project locations at stations 1424+83.69, 1565+00, 1702+75, and 1831+17. The work includes a one-year warranty period after substantial completion and requires compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. No incumbent contractor is identified in the documentation, and interested small businesses must submit pricing for all four construction schedules as part of their comprehensive proposal.