Z--DK Heart Butte Dam Safety Modification

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Solicitation, Offer, and Award form (SF 1442) for a government procurement. It outlines the terms and conditions for a potential contract.

• The solicitation requires performance of the work described in the associated documents.

• Specifics of the work are detailed in Item 10 and the continuation sheets.

• The work involves "Heart Butte Dam, Safety of Dams Modification", Product/Service Code: Z2PZ, described as "REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES".

• The performance period is from 12/31/2026 to 04/30/2030.

• The completion period is within 1216 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

• Performance bonds and payment bonds are required.

• Sealed offers are due by 05/29/2026 at 1700 hours.

• Offers must be submitted to the address in Item 8.

• Offers providing less than 180 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but the form is designed for sealed bids or negotiated procurements.

• The document is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Regional Office.

• The solicitation number is 140R6026R0004.

• The point of contact for information is Mitchell Frost.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the Heart Butte Dam Safety of Dams Modification (HBDSDM) project, located west of Bismarck, North Dakota. The project aims to enhance the long-term safety, stability, and performance of the Heart Butte dam infrastructure through comprehensive civil, geotechnical, and structural construction activities.

• Clearing, grubbing, and stripping of work and borrow areas.

• Abandoning and removing existing piezometers and seepage monitoring points.

• Installing and operating dewatering and unwatering systems.

• Design and construction of a soil reinforcement zone and jet grouting test sections/production.

• Design and construction of a temporary conduit shoring system, demolition/repair of a spillway/outlet works conduit section, and backfill grouting of potential voids.

• Drilling and installing chemical grout at existing joints and cracks.

• Excavating existing dam embankment, foundation, and spillway/outlet works discharge channel.

• Furnishing and installing new sand filter layer, filter sand and gravel drain seepage blanket, cast-in-place concrete toe drain inspection well, and HDPE toe drain pipes.

• Constructing new stability berm fill and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls.

• Furnishing and installing flumes and weir boxes.

• Restoration and revegetation of disturbed areas.

• Installation of an onsite video system for project monitoring.

• Comprehensive drawings are provided, covering general, civil, structural, metalwork, and informational aspects.

• Extensive geologic investigations data (1945-2024) is detailed.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Estimated Magnitude: More than $10,000,000.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated from December 31, 2026, to April 30, 2030. Construction completion within 1,216 days after notice to proceed.

• Proposal Submission: Sealed bids due by May 29, 2026, at 1700 hours local time. Offers will be publicly opened at that time. Electronic submission via Kiteworks or email by May 22, 2026, 1700 MT is also specified, requiring Volume I (Business), Volume II (Technical), Volume III (Small Business Subcontracting - if applicable), and Volume IV (Price).

• Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated on Technical Plan for Construction (Work Plan Narrative, Construction Schedule), Project Management/Quality Control/Safety Plans, Experience, Past Performance, Small Business Participation, and Price. Technical factors are significantly more important than price.

• Point of Contact: Mitchell Frost, Contracting Officer (mitchell_frost@ios.doi.gov).

• Site Visit: Scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST. Safety boots, hard hats, and vests are required.

• NAICS Code: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million.

• Provisions for Small Business Participation are included, with goals for various small business categories (SB, SDB, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone SB, ISBEE).

• Registration in System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is required prior to proposal submission.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP); waivers are on a case-by-case basis.

• Reclamation Safety and Health Standards are applicable.

• Offerors must review all sections, including drawings, geologic data, and contract clauses.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document comprises detailed engineering drawings and plans for the Heart Butte Dam Safety of Dams Modification project, as well as the Spillway and Outlet Works. It includes various plans, sections, details, and tables essential for understanding the project's scope and technical requirements.

• General Plans and Sections: Overviews of the dam, dike, spillway, and outlet works (e.g., 203-D-87, 263-D-87).
• Excavation and Grading: Details on excavation limits, final grading, and borrow areas.
• Structural Modifications: Plans for spillway channel remediation, jet grouting, drain pipes, MSE walls, and conduit grouting.
• Instrumentation and Monitoring: Drawings for piezometers, measurement points, and dewatering systems.
• Spillway and Outlet Works Specifics: Detailed drawings for inlet structures, gate chambers, shafts, and stilling basins.
• Conduit Details: Reinforcement drawings for various conduit sections.
• Geology and Site Investigation: Drawings related to site geology, borrow areas, boreholes, and test pits.
• Standard Designs: Components like PVC waterstops, grout agitators, ladders, fencing, and concrete reinforcement.
• Data Tables: Control point data (Northing, Easting, Elevation), dewatering well specifications, and material descriptions.
• Curves and Routing: Area-capacity-discharge curves and flood routing information.
• Legends and Notes: Comprehensive symbols and critical project specifications.

These drawings are crucial for potential bidders to grasp the full scope of work, existing conditions, proposed modifications, and specific technical requirements. They provide the detailed technical basis for bid proposals, outlining physical layout, material specifications, and required construction methodologies. Understanding these precise technical details on dimensions, materials, reinforcement, and excavation is essential for accurate bidding, project planning, and execution.

Specifications / Technical Documents

This document contains detailed specifications for the "Heart Butte Dam Safety of Dams Modification" project. It outlines the technical requirements, materials, and procedures for various aspects of the modification work.

• Division 01 - General Requirements: Covers general aspects of the project including summary of work, use of site, work restrictions, project management, construction program, safety, site security, and reference standards.
• Division 02 - Existing Conditions: Details existing conditions relevant to the project, such as fishing platforms, access ramps, and sidewalks.
• Division 03 - Concrete: Specifies requirements for concrete forming, concrete reinforcing, post-installed adhesive anchors, and cast-in-place concrete.
• Division 05 - Metals: Outlines requirements for metal fabrications.
• Division 08 - Openings: Details requirements for roll-up doors.
• Division 31 - Earthwork: Covers dust abatement, care of reservoir releases during construction, cofferdams, temporary channel crossings, removal and control of water, excavation, use of borrow areas, controlled low strength material, embankment general requirements, reinforced backfill material, geotextiles, and jet grouting.
• Division 32 - Exterior Improvements: Includes riprap, riprap bedding, gravel surfacing, and chain link fence specifications.
• Division 51 - Information Available to Offerors: Provides information on DOI security forms, climatological data, historic reservoir elevations, instrumentation data, environmental assessments, and photographs.
• Division 52 - Drawings: Lists the drawings associated with the project.
• Division 53 - Geologic Investigations and Records: Contains geological drawings and logs.

This document is critical for potential bidders as it defines the comprehensive technical specifications and requirements for the Heart Butte Dam modification project. It details the scope of work, materials, construction methods, and quality control measures that must be adhered to. Bidders should review these specifications thoroughly to understand the project's demands and to prepare accurate proposals.