MOD/MODE/US Bypass Canal Repairs
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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 U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Basin, Yuma Area Office is soliciting proposals for MOD/MODE/US Bypass Canal Repairs in Yuma, Arizona. This project involves the replacement and repair of concrete canal panels to improve the conveyance of agricultural drainage flows. This is a 100% HUBZone Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price Construction contract with an estimated magnitude between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Proposals are due February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project requires furnishing all necessary personnel, materials, equipment, and services for comprehensive canal panel repairs. Key tasks include:
- Saw cutting, demolition, vegetation removal, and legal disposal of existing canal panels and debris.
- Earthwork for canal lining panels, including optional dewatering and placement of erosion control-slurry fill.
- Replacement of concrete canal lining panels (3.5" thick, 3,000 PSI concrete), including groove and expansion joints, and crack sealing.
- Construction of cofferdams to prevent water intrusion into repair areas.
- Traffic control during construction operations.
- Adherence to detailed technical specifications for general requirements, earthwork, safety, and environmental controls.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction.
- Set-Aside: 100% Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a small business size standard of $45M.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 120 calendar days from contract award.
- Canal Outages: Scheduled from April 6, 2026, through April 22, 2026.
- Bonds: A bid guarantee is required. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $150,000, to be submitted within 5 calendar days after award.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Plan for Construction, Past Performance, and Price. Technical factors (Plan and Past Performance) combined are approximately equal in importance to Price. Proposals must be submitted in three volumes: Business Proposal, Technical Proposal/Experience/Past Performance, and Pricing Proposal. Electronic proposals are authorized and should be submitted via email to Harris Abellon at habellon@usbr.gov.
Key Dates
- Intent to attend site visit notification due: February 2, 2026, 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
- Site Visit: February 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Arizona Time.
- Written questions due: February 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
- Proposals Due: February 19, 2026 (local time).
Important Attachments
Bidders should review attachments for detailed requirements, including the Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Specifications, Drawings Set, Wage Determination (AZ20260062), and various bond forms (SF25, SF25A, SF24). A Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is also provided for evaluation criteria.