STOPLOG LIFTING BEAM MODIFICATION PROJECT - Colora

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region seeks fixed-price construction services to modify a steel stoplog lifting beam at Headgate Rock Dam in Parker, Arizona, with proposals due August 6, 2026, at 1700 hours local time. This is a competitive small business set-aside limited to Indian Economic Enterprises that are also small business concerns under the Buy Indian Act.

Place of performance is Parker, Arizona. The work consists of two lump-sum line items: Item 101 covers lifting beam end guide modifications and transport, including transporting the owner-furnished beam to a fabrication shop, performing modifications per drawings and specifications, and delivering the modified beam to the project site; Item 102 requires coordination of a Final Test at the Main Canal Headworks, furnishing a crane and operator, and demonstrating adjustable end guide functionality. The contractor has a maximum fabrication duration of 21 days from pickup to complete modifications and prepare for shop inspection, with 5 days allowed for post-inspection adjustments and delivery. Contract performance is 365 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 10 calendar days of NTP.

Bid bonds of 20% of contract price, performance bonds of 100%, and payment bonds of 100% are required using Standard Forms 24, 25, and 25A. Bidders must separately price TERO fees at 3.5% and bonding costs. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply per General Decision AZ20260052 (effective 05/18/2026). Proposals are evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology. Volume I (price) and Volume II (technical, limited to 20 pages) must address technical approach, key personnel, project schedule, and quality control plan. Award is made to the lowest-priced responsive offeror meeting technical acceptability standards. NAICS 332312, PSC K095.