Z--Bradbury Dam Outlet Valve Replacement
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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 (BOR) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the Bradbury Dam Outlet Valve Replacement project. This initiative aims to identify potential sources capable of replacing existing 30-inch valves to enhance operational efficiency. The project is estimated to cost between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. Responses are due by April 7, 2026.
Purpose & Overview
This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes only and is not a request for proposal or quote. The BOR seeks to identify qualified contractors for the construction project, which falls under NAICS code 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 Million. The information gathered will help the BOR determine the best acquisition strategy.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is the removal and replacement of two existing 30-inch fixed-cone valves and associated peripheral equipment at the Bradbury Dam Outlet Works, located approximately 20 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, California. Key components of the work include:
- Electrical Systems: Inspection, design (by a registered Electrical Engineer), and installation of new power systems, including panels, fuses, conduit, and conductors.
- Valve & Equipment Removal: Disassembly and removal of two existing 30-inch fixed-cone valves, their supports, anchors, pipe spool pieces, actuators, and electrical connections.
- New Valve Installation: Furnishing, installation, and testing of two new 30-inch fixed-cone valves with hoods, butterfly valves, reducers, new valve supports (designed by a California-registered Professional Engineer), and associated electrical components.
- Temporary Bypass System: Provision of a temporary pump to supply water from Lake Cachuma to the Bradbury Dam Spillway during the outlet works outage.
Contract Details
- Estimated Cost: $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00.
- Bonds: Procurement will require 100% performance and payment bonds.
- Period of Performance: Work is expected to be completed within 365 days of the Notice to Proceed.
- Location: Bradbury Dam, approximately 20 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, California.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties are requested to submit the following information via email to charlesetta.seibure@ios.doi.gov by close of business on April 7, 2026:
- Business name, address, CAGE code, size classification, small business classification, and point of contact.
- A positive statement of intent to submit an offer/proposal as a prime contractor.
- Evidence of experience performing similar work in the last five years (including contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, and points of contact).
- Demonstration of company equipment assets, personnel resources, and financial resources.
- Bonding capacity on a single job.
Eligibility
Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Lack of SAM registration will make an offeror ineligible for award. No specific set-aside is indicated for this Sources Sought notice.
Notes
Detailed specifications are not available at this time. This notice does not obligate the BOR to award a contract.