S--2026 Stewart Lake Water Delivery - Deliver up to 1,000 acre-feet of water to St
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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 Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Regional Office, has issued an Award Notice for Stewart Lake Water Delivery Services. This opportunity, identified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, involves delivering up to 1,000 acre-feet of water annually to the Stewart Lake Waterfowl Management Area (WMA) to address selenium contamination. The contract is anticipated to be awarded to Burns Bench Irrigation Co. as a sole source due to their unique infrastructure. The solicitation (RFQ #140R4026Q0006) closed on February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract will require the delivery of up to 1,000 acre-feet of surplus Municipal & Industrial (M&I) water annually from Red Fleet Reservoir to Stewart Lake WMA. Deliveries are primarily scheduled during the irrigation season (April 1 – October 31), with provisions for additional deliveries between February 15 and April 14, for which Reclamation will cover reasonable additional expenses. The primary objective is to remediate selenium issues in Stewart Lake, as outlined in a 2000 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Deliverables include an Annual Water Delivery Summary and an Annual Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement (OM&R) Cost Report and Invoice.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Purchase Order (anticipated)
- Period of Performance: Base Year (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027) plus four (4) Option Years, extending through March 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 221310 - Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
- Product Service Code: S114 - Water Services
- Anticipated Award Date: April 2026 (as per Notice of Intent)
- Opportunity Published: February 10, 2026
Award Justification & Evaluation
This requirement was subject to a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Burns Bench Irrigation Co., citing their existing infrastructure as the sole capable source. While a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ #140R4026Q0006) was issued, allowing responsible sources to submit quotations, the evaluation criteria for competitive proposals focused on best value, considering technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance being equal in importance to price. The solicitation period closed on February 9, 2026.
Additional Notes
The underlying framework involves a partnership between the Bureau of Reclamation, Uintah Water Conservancy District, and Burns Bench Irrigation Company, formalized by an MOU. This agreement also facilitates infrastructure improvements, including the replacement of the Burns Bench Canal with a pipeline to enhance water delivery capacity and reduce salinity. Reclamation anticipates reimbursing Burns Bench Irrigation Company for OM&R costs, with projected fund needs up to $80,000 for a five-year agreement period. The place of performance is Stewart Lake, Uintah County, Utah.