Sources Sought Notice

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation is seeking construction services for rehabilitation of the Stampede Dam infrastructure in Sierra County, California. The project involves coating rehabilitation for outlet works pipe, penstocks, butterfly valves, and turbines, with specific requirements for relining, refurbishing, and replacing critical dam components. Interested small businesses are invited to submit responses by June 4, 2025, providing details about their business classification, past project experience, company resources, and bonding capacity. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capability, past performance in similar infrastructure projects, and the ability to meet specific technical specifications outlined in the draft specification document.

The procurement is classified under NAICS code 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million. The estimated project cost ranges between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a performance period from April 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. No specific set-aside designation has been applied to this opportunity, meaning it is open to qualified small businesses. The project will require 100% performance and payment bonds, indicating the complexity and financial responsibility associated with the dam infrastructure rehabilitation. Key technical work includes recoating various dam components, replacing operating components for wicket gates, and comprehensive rehabilitation of critical power plant infrastructure elements.