Speelyi Beach Shoreline Protection, Yakima WA

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking contractors for the Speelyi Beach Shoreline Protection project located near Cle Elum, Washington, involving comprehensive shoreline construction and protection work at the Cle Elum Reservoir. The project requires extensive civil engineering services including clearing, grubbing, tree removal, temporary road construction, trench excavation, hillside reshaping, and geotextile and riprap installation. Interested contractors must submit detailed responses by January 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, including information about their capabilities, prime or subcontractor status, bonding levels, company size, certifications, and relevant past project experience. The evaluation will focus on contractors' demonstrated capabilities in heavy civil engineering construction, with a specific emphasis on NAICS 237990 categorization. Responses should comprehensively demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and capacity to execute complex shoreline protection and engineering work.

The contract opportunity is not set aside for any specific business category, though Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) firms are invited to respond. The estimated project value ranges between $1-5 million, with performance anticipated in fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The scope of work includes substantial physical modifications such as installing 11,580 square yards of geotextile fabric, removing 130 individual trees, placing 21,910 tons of riprap, and constructing 100 linear feet of culvert. Construction is restricted to work hours between 7:00 AM and 6:30 PM Monday through Friday, with additional constraints requiring work to occur when the reservoir pool elevation is at or below 2,225 feet. The project will ultimately involve comprehensive site restoration, including removal of temporary access infrastructure upon project completion.