Chatfield 54-inch Conduit Repair Tri-Lakes Project Office Chatfield Lake, CO
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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 Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District, is soliciting quotes for the repair of a 54-inch irrigation conduit at Chatfield Dam, Littleton, CO. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity under NAICS 237110. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials to repair a leaking pipe, ensuring its functional state and extending its service life by at least 25 years. Quotes are due May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to rehabilitate a leaking 54-inch diameter irrigation auxiliary pipe at Chatfield Dam, which supplies water to a fish hatchery and the Nevada Ditch. The scope includes:
- Inspection of the 54-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe using a sounder/locater method to identify leaking joints.
- Excavation, dewatering, and confirmation of the leak source.
- Repair of damaged sections and joints using contractor-supplied products, installed per manufacturer recommendations and applicable standards.
- Operational pressure testing to ensure a leak-free return to service.
- Backfill and compaction of the excavated area.
- All repairs must extend the pipe's service life by a minimum of 25 years.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000
- Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but uses simplified acquisition procedures.
- Performance Period: Work to begin within 10 calendar days and be completed within 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
- Place of Performance: Chatfield Dam Project near Littleton, CO.
- Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 0700 to 1700, excluding Federal Holidays.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Karen L. Caskey (Karen.L.Caskey@usace.army.mil) and Mika N. Mahyenga (Mika.N.Mahyenga@usace.army.mil).
- Quote Requirements: Must include solicitation number, time for receipt, quoter's name/address/phone, price, and any discount terms. Offerors must acknowledge any solicitation amendments. Quotes must be valid for at least 60 calendar days.
- Evaluation Basis: Best Value, with Past Performance significantly more important than Price.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM and have a Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Past Performance: Minimum 5 years of experience in servicing/repairing large water pipe systems, requiring a list of 3 reference projects from the last 5 years.
- Pricing: Bidders must use the provided Contract Line-Item Bid Schedule (CLINs 0001-0003) and ensure all CLIN prices are entered. Unbalanced CLIN prices may be deemed unacceptable. Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates apply for labor costs.
Key Dates & Actions
- Published Date: April 23, 2026
- Site Visit: April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Participants must register by 3:00 PM on April 29, 2026.
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.
- Required Submittals (Prior to Work): Work Plan (including AHA, APP), E-Verify List, Proof of Insurance, Product Data, Manufacturer's Instructions, As-Built Red-Line Drawings.
Additional Notes
Compliance with all applicable Local, State, and Federal Regulations, including USACE Engineering Manuals and OSHA standards, is mandatory. General security requirements and E-Verify pre-screening apply. A Warranty of Construction (FAR 52.246-21) is required. Field verification of reference drawings is highly recommended.