Y--Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Crowley Reach 1

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a presolicitation notice for the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) – Crowley Reach 1 construction project. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation intends to issue a competitive solicitation for this project, which is a total small business set-aside. The AVC project aims to provide a reliable municipal and industrial water supply to 40 communities in southeastern Colorado.

The work involves constructing a transmission line in the Town of Boone, Colorado, and along Colorado State Highway 96. Key components include:

• Installation of approximately 5.3 miles of 30-inch water transmission pipe.

• Installation of associated sectionalizing, air, and blowoff valve assemblies.

• Horizontal directional drilling.

• Bored and open trench crossings.

• Road cuts and restoration.

• NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction)

• Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 million

• Estimated Magnitude of Construction: $40,000,000 to $65,000,000

• The solicitation is expected to be released electronically on March 6, 2026, via SAM.gov. All updates will be posted on SAM.gov.

• A site visit is planned for the week of March 30, 2026. Specific details will be in Section L of the solicitation.

• Offerors must be fully registered and have an active status in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) by the proposal due date.

• Total small business set-aside.

• This notice is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• The government will not be responsible for costs incurred in responding to this notice.

• Primary Point of Contact: Monica Burgio (mburgio@usbr.gov). Contracting Officer: David Bryan (dbryan@usbr.gov).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed drawings and specifications for various components of the Arkansas Valley Conduit project, specifically focusing on Crowley Reach 1. It includes general notes, pipe classifications, symbols, abbreviations, and detailed plan and profile views of the pipeline route. Additionally, it provides typical trench details, air valve and blowoff data tables, sectionalizing valve assemblies, sampling station details, corrosion protection measures, and various construction details such as joints in concrete structures and location markers.

• General Notes: Applicable to all drawings, covering aspects like excavation limits, cover requirements, road crossings, and railroad requirements.
• Pipe Classifications: Defines how pipe types are designated based on diameter, cover, and pressure head.
• Symbols and Abbreviations: A comprehensive legend for understanding graphical representations and shorthand used in the drawings.
• Plan and Profile Views: Detailed layouts showing the pipeline alignment, stationing, ground surface, hydraulic grade lines, and existing utilities.
• Trench Details: Illustrates standard and shored trench configurations, including excavation limits, bedding, embedment, and surface restoration.
• Component Details: Specific drawings for air valves, blowoff assemblies, sectionalizing valves, sampling stations, and corrosion protection systems.
• Construction Details: Information on concrete joints, pipe installation with soil pads, and road rehabilitation.
• Survey Control Information: Data related to horizontal and vertical control points used for the project.

This collection of drawings is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout, construction methods, material specifications, and site conditions for the Crowley Reach 1 segment of the Arkansas Valley Conduit. It provides the necessary detail to accurately estimate costs, plan construction activities, and ensure compliance with project requirements. Bidders must review these drawings to comprehend the scope of work, identify potential challenges, and prepare a compliant and competitive proposal.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Region, Eastern Colorado Area Office (ECAO) to gauge the availability and capability of small businesses for the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Crowley Reach 1 construction project. The information gathered will help determine if a future solicitation will be a total small business set-aside and inform the government's acquisition strategy. This is for informational purposes only and not a Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids.

The project involves the construction of approximately 5.3 miles of 30-inch water transmission pipe and associated components, including sectional, air, and blowoff valves, wash crossings, and jack and bore crossings. Traffic management is also included.

The work is situated in the Town of Boone, Colorado, and along Colorado State Highway 96 (SH96) between Boone and Nepesta, Colorado, in Pueblo County.

The estimated project cost is between $40,000,000 and $65,000,000.

237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 million.

• Firm's name, address, contact information, Cage Code, UEI number.

• Business classification (size and socioeconomic status).

• Bonding capability (single and aggregate performance and payment bond limits).

• Brief capabilities statement demonstrating experience as a prime contractor on similar projects.

• List of 2-5 previous/current pipeline construction/installation projects, including size, scope, dollar value, and percentage of self-performed work.

• Responses should be submitted via email to Monica Burgio (mburgio@usbr.gov) and cc David Bryan (dwbryan@usbr.gov).

• Email subject line: 140R6026R0001 AVC Crowley Reach 1 – Sources Sought Response – (Your Company Name).

• Response deadline: December 5, 2025, by 5:00 pm CST.

• Draft Specifications & Drawings are attached.

• No reimbursement for costs associated with responding.

• Future solicitation announcements must be responded to separately.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed geological logs and test pit data for various drill holes (DH) and test pits (TP) conducted as part of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, specifically for the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Boone Reach and Crowley Reach 1. It provides critical geotechnical information for proposed construction.

• Drill Hole Logs (DH-22-114, DH-22-115, DH-22-118, DH-22-119, DH-22-120, DH-22-121, DH-22-122, DH-22-122A, DH-23-202, DH-23-203, DH-23-204A, DH-23-205, DH-23-206, DH-24-201, DH-24-216, DH-24-217): These logs detail soil and rock classifications, depth, core recovery, SPT blow counts, and geological interpretations (Quaternary Alluvium, Cretaceous Pierre Shale, Artificial Fill). They include laboratory test data for various samples, noting properties like fines content, sand content, liquid limit (LL), plastic index (PI), moisture content (MC), dry unit weight, and classification.
• Test Pit Logs (TP-22-101, TP-22-105, TP-22-106, TP-23-102, TP-23-201, TP-23-202, TP-23-203): These logs provide similar classification and description of materials encountered in test pits, along with in-place conditions and geological interpretations.
• Observation Well Diagrams (DH-22-118, DH-22-119, DH-22-122A): These diagrams illustrate the construction details of observation wells, including casing, screens, backfill materials, and depths.
• Summary Tables: Tables provide summarized data on gradation, hydrometer analysis, and physical properties (Atterberg Limits, moisture content, dry density) for various samples.

This comprehensive set of geotechnical data is crucial for bidders to understand the subsurface soil and rock conditions along the proposed AVC alignment. It informs decisions regarding:

• Site suitability: Assessing the feasibility of construction in different areas.
• Excavation and foundation design: Estimating excavation challenges, required support, and foundation requirements.
• Material properties: Understanding soil strength, plasticity, and other characteristics that impact construction methods and costs.
• Risk assessment: Identifying potential geotechnical risks and planning mitigation strategies.

Bidders should review these logs and data to accurately estimate project costs, timelines, and potential challenges related to subsurface conditions.