Chatfield 54-inch Conduit Repair Tri-Lakes Project Office Chatfield Lake, CO
SOL #: W9128F26QA052Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W071 ENDIST OMAHA
OMAHA, NE, 68102-4901, United States
Place of Performance
Littleton, CO
NAICS
Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)
PSC
Maintenance Of Water Supply Facilities (Z1NE)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 16, 2026
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Last Updated
May 1, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 8, 2026, 6:00 PM
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 Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District, is soliciting quotes for the Chatfield 54-inch Conduit Repair project at Chatfield Lake, Littleton, CO. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to repair a leaking 54-inch irrigation auxiliary pipe, ensuring its return to a leak-free functional state with an extended service life of at least 25 years. Quotes are due May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The project involves the comprehensive rehabilitation of a 54-inch diameter irrigation auxiliary pipe at Chatfield Dam. Key tasks include:
- Inspection using sounder/locater methods.
- Excavation, dewatering, and confirmation of the leak source.
- Repair of damaged sections/joints using contractor-supplied products.
- Operational pressure testing.
- Backfill and compaction. All work must comply with applicable standards, including USACE Engineering Manuals, NASSCO, AWWA M28, and OSHA.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) using simplified acquisition procedures.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 237110, $45M size standard).
- Place of Performance: Chatfield Dam Project near Littleton, CO.
- Period of Performance: 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.
- Wage Rates: Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for Colorado is mandatory.
- Submittals: Required prior to work commencement include a Work Plan (with Activity Hazard Analysis and Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan), E-Verify List, Proof of Insurance, Product Data, Manufacturer's Instructions, and As-Built Red-Line Drawings.
Evaluation & Submission
- Award Basis: Best Value, with Past Performance significantly more important than Price.
- Past Performance: Offerors must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience in servicing/repairing large water pipe systems, providing a list of 3 reference projects from the last 5 years.
- Pricing: Quotes must include prices for all Contract Line Items (CLINs 0001-0003), covering mobilization, inspection, and repair. Unbalanced CLIN prices may be deemed unacceptable.
- Submission: Quotes must be emailed to Karen.L.Caskey@usace.army.mil and Mika.N.Mahyenga@usace.army.mil.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for at least 60 calendar days.
Key Dates
- Site Visit: April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM CST (Registration required by April 29, 2026, 3:00 PM).
- Questions Due: May 4, 2026, 2:00 PM CST (Past).
- Quotes Due: May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.
People
Points of Contact
Karen CaskeyPRIMARY
Mika N. MahyengaSECONDARY