Sources Sought Notice

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation has issued a modified Sources Sought Notice for a comprehensive dam infrastructure rehabilitation project at Stampede Dam in Sierra County, California. This Special Notice represents market research to identify potential contractors for a construction project involving penstock relining, valve replacement, component recoating, outlet works repairs, and wicket gate operating component replacement. The modification updates the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code from 237130 to 237110 for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction and changes the Product Service Code (PSC) from F999 to Z1MD for Maintenance of EPG Facilities - Hydro. The estimated project value ranges from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 with a planned performance period from April 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The notice extends the response deadline to June 27, 2025 at 1700 PDT.

The primary purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research and gauge contractor interest and capability for the upcoming Stampede Dam rehabilitation project rather than serve as a formal solicitation. Interested parties must submit comprehensive responses by the June 27, 2025 deadline via email to cseibure@usbr.gov, including detailed business information, small business classification status, intent to bid, evidence of similar project experience, company asset and resource documentation, and bonding capacity information. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to any potential award and must demonstrate the ability to provide 100% performance and payment bonds. The Bureau of Reclamation seeks to identify qualified sources capable of executing complex hydroelectric infrastructure rehabilitation work within the specified timeframe and budget parameters. This market research will inform the agency's procurement strategy for the formal solicitation process that will follow.