EC LMDT Dewatering Well #1 Repair
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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 is soliciting quotes for Dewatering Well #1 Repair services near the Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Water Treatment Plant in Leadville, Colorado. This Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract aims to restore the well's pumping functionality by replacing a deteriorated well casing screen. Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM MT.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive repair of Dewatering Well #1. Key tasks include:
- Removal of the existing 100 HP motor and 1500 gpm vertical turbine pump assembly.
- Installation of a new 16-inch internal casing and a 10-foot 316 stainless steel Johnson screen within the existing 20-inch well casing.
- Installation of a dielectric coupler between the new screen and existing steel casing.
- Conducting a post-installation video inspection.
- Reinstallation of the pump and motor (power reconnection by Reclamation staff).
- Work will be performed in remote, unimproved, forested-road conditions, requiring adherence to safety and environmental standards.
- Required deliverables include inspection reports, installation documentation, certifications, an inspection video, and as-built documentation/drawings.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000
- NAICS Code: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45M)
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside is mentioned.
- Quotes Due: April 30, 2026, 3:00 PM MT
- Published Date: April 6, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis, requiring offerors to demonstrate capability. Price will be evaluated for completeness, balance, and reasonableness. The award will go to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror. Quotes must include Technical Information demonstrating capability and a Price Quotation using the CLIN structure. Quotes must be valid for 60 calendar days. Performance and payment bonds are required.
Additional Notes
An optional site visit can be scheduled with Jenelle Stefanic (JStefanic@usbr.gov) no later than April 10, 2026. Technical questions must be submitted via email by April 20, 2026. Prevailing wage rates, as per the Davis-Bacon Act (General Decision Number for heavy construction in Colorado), apply. The primary point of contact is Jamahel Fayall (jfayall@usbr.gov).