Bear Creek Service & Emergency Gates Replacement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District, intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Bear Creek Dam Service & Emergency Gates Replacement project in Lakewood, CO. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The RFP is anticipated to be released on or about April 20, 2026, with proposals due on or about May 20, 2026, by 2:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all material and labor necessary to design and replace service and emergency gates at Bear Creek Dam. Key tasks include:
- Replacement of two (2) service gates and two (2) emergency gates.
- Replacement of mechanical components such as gate seals, packing seats, and low flow gates hydraulic cylinder.
- Sandblasting and repainting of steel liners and gate slots inside the flood tunnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (RFP to follow)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Size Standard: $45 Million)
- RFP Release (Anticipated): On or about April 20, 2026
- Proposals Due (Anticipated): On or about May 20, 2026, by 2:00 PM CT
- Published Date: April 1, 2026
Site Visit
A site visit will be scheduled, with additional information provided in the solicitation. The tentative site visit date is 10 days after the solicitation is posted on SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Solicitation documents will be posted on SAM.gov. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (sam.gov) to access documents and submit proposals. Annual representations and certifications in SAM must be current, accurate, and complete.
Point of Contact
All questions regarding this pre-solicitation should be directed to Contract Specialist Tony Manna at tony.j.manna@usace.army.mil.