CRIP MC Checks and Lateral 73 Construction

SOL #: 140A1626R0014Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior
Bureau Of Indian Affairs
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
RESTON, VA, 20192, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Canals (Z2KB)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 12, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Apr 13, 2026, 4:00 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 Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is soliciting proposals for CRIP MC Checks and Lateral 73 Construction on the Colorado River Indian Reservation in La Paz County, Arizona. This is an unrestricted, full-and-open competitive procurement for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an estimated value between $18,000,000 and $22,000,000. The project involves rehabilitation and replacement of critical irrigation infrastructure, including check structures, canal realignment, and electrical transmission line modifications. Proposals are due April 13, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time.

Project Scope

This comprehensive project is divided into multiple Contract Line Items (CLINs) across several sites:

  • CLIN 1 (MC185 & MC270 Check Rehabilitation): Demolition, concrete repairs, installation of radial and lateral gates, new control buildings, electrical systems, safety features, and access road resurfacing.
  • CLIN 2 (MC420 Radial Gate Design): Design and shop drawing development for the contractor-furnished MC420 radial gate.
  • CLIN 3 (MC420 Check Replacement): Demolition of existing MC420, site construction, new radial gate fabrication/installation, new concrete check structure, canal realignment, electrical system, and site reclamation.
  • CLIN 4 (MC420 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Modifications): Realigning a 69kV power line and extending an electrical distribution line, including foundations, poles, conductors, and isolation switches.
  • CLIN 5 (Lateral 73-36 Check 1 Replacement): Construction of a temporary bypass, dewatering, building a temporary check structure, constructing a new replacement Check 1 with a long-crested weir, access road work, demolition of existing structures, and installation of a new precast headgate.

Contract Details & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
  • Estimated Value: $18,000,000 - $22,000,000
  • Period of Performance: 750 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Key activities, such as radial gate installations, are scheduled during annual January dry-up periods (e.g., January 2028).
  • NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
  • Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00

Key Requirements & Considerations

  • Site Conditions: Geotechnical reports detail subsurface conditions, potential liquefaction at Lateral 73 (unmitigated for low-risk structure), and soil chemistry requiring Type II cement. Groundwater monitoring data is available.
  • Environmental: Asbestos was not detected at MC185/MC270/MC420. Lead-Based Paint (LBP) was detected at Lateral 73, requiring lead-abatement trained workers if disturbed.
  • Labor: Prevailing wage rates (DOL AZ20260007 and AZ20260052) apply.
  • TERO Fees: A 3.5% Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) fee is associated with each pricing schedule.
  • Bonds: Bid guarantees (20% of bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less) are required electronically. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required post-award.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Questions Due: March 25, 2026.
  • Proposal Deadline: April 13, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time.
  • Submission: Electronically, in two volumes: Price Proposal and Technical Proposal.
  • Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Price is evaluated first, and only the lowest-priced offer will undergo technical review.
  • Evaluation Factors: Price reasonableness/completeness, Technical Approach, Key Project Management/Technical Support, Proposed Contract Duration/Summary Schedule, Relevant Experience/Past Performance, and Small Business Participation.

Contact Information

Primary Contact: Thomas Tortorella, thomas.tortorella@bia.gov

People

Points of Contact

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