Bear Creek Service & Emergency Gates Replacement
Overview
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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 is soliciting proposals for the Bear Creek Service & Emergency Gates Replacement project at Bear Creek Dam, Lakewood, CO. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The project involves comprehensive gate replacement and associated mechanical and structural work. Proposals are due June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work includes the fabrication and installation of two new service gates and two new emergency gates to fit existing gate slots. Key tasks involve repainting the inlet tunnel liner, gate slots, and marine door. Mechanical work encompasses replacing bonnet gaskets and O-ring seals for the main hydraulic gate hoist system, replacing hydraulic oil piping for the low-flow gate, and redesigning, fabricating, shop-testing, and installing new low-flow gate cylinders. The project may also require abatement of asbestos-containing material (ACM) caulking and lead-based paint (LBP). Detailed engineering drawings and specifications, including coating requirements (SSPC-SP-5, 5-coat vinyl system, QP-1/QP-3 certifications), are provided. Work will occur in potentially hazardous conditions, including confined spaces.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (anticipated)
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Period of Performance: Commencement within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with completion within 640 calendar days after award. Specific gate work is scheduled between November 20 and December 11 in 2026 and 2027, with an optional period in January 2028.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Proposal Due: June 29, 2026, by 19:00:00Z
- Published Date: May 22, 2026 (latest amendment)
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email in Adobe PDF format with OCR applied. Evaluation will prioritize technical factors, specifically Past Performance and Technical Approach, which are significantly more important than price. The award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best overall value. Required submittals include shop drawings, product data, test reports, certifications, a comprehensive Quality Control (QC) program, Advanced Modeling (BIM/CIM/GIS/CAD) deliverables, and a detailed Project Schedule utilizing Primavera P6 software.
Additional Notes
A site visit was conducted on May 18, 2026, at Bear Creek Dam. Inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet no later than ten (10) calendar days before the proposal due date. The NAICS Code is 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.