Deliver up to 1,000 acre-feet of water to Stewart
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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 Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Regional Office has issued a Solicitation (RFQ #140R4026Q0006) for Water Delivery Services to the Stewart Lake Waterfowl Management Area (WMA). The purpose is to deliver up to 1,000 acre-feet of water annually to support selenium remediation efforts. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for delivering up to 1,000 acre-feet of surplus Municipal & Industrial (M&I) water from the Red Fleet Reservoir to Stewart Lake WMA annually. The primary water delivery period is April 1 through October 31 each year. Additional deliveries may be requested between February 15 and April 14 on a space-available basis, with reasonable additional expenses covered by Reclamation. This service aims to help remediate elevated selenium levels in Stewart Lake, as outlined in a 2000 Memorandum of Understanding.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Purchase Order
- Product/Service Code: S114 (Water Services)
- NAICS Code: 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
- Option Year I: April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028
- Option Year II: April 1, 2028 – March 31, 2029
- Option Year III: April 1, 2029 – March 31, 2030
- Option Year IV: April 1, 2030 – March 31, 2031
- Place of Performance: Stewart Lake, Uintah County, Utah.
- Published Date: January 28, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: Friday, February 9, 2026, by 2:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Questions Due Date: February 3, 2026, by 2:00 PM Mountain Time (via email only).
- Submission Method: Electronically via email. Proposals must be submitted as one (1) PDF document.
- Email Subject Line:
Proposal - Company Name RFQ # 140R4026Q0006 – 2026 Stewart Lake Water Delivery - Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a best value determination, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. Technical capability and past performance are considered equal in importance to price. Proposals must include a technical package and pricing.
- Contact: Kimberley Hervat, Contract Specialist, at khervat@usbr.gov or 801-524-3680.
Deliverables
Key deliverables include an Annual Water Delivery Summary (total volume, dates) and an Annual Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement (OM&R) Cost Report and Invoice.