Z--Prosser Creek Dam Basin Cleanup

Sources Sought Notice

This is a sources sought notice for market research and acquisition planning purposes only. The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking information from interested parties regarding a potential contract for work at the Prosser Creek Dam, Truckee, California. The government may determine to set this acquisition aside for small businesses or proceed with an unrestricted solicitation based on responses.

• Removal of all materials from the spillway stilling basin, including sediments, gravels, cobbles, boulders, chain link fence materials, and large woody materials.

• Removal of material from the 6-inch drains on two chute blocks.

• Inspection of the concrete floor and spillway stilling basin features after material removal.

• The estimated cost of this project is $250,000.00 - $500,000.00.

• This procurement will require 100% performance and payment bonds.

• The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237990 with a small business size standard of $37M.

• This notice is not a request for proposal. No formal solicitation currently exists.

• Interested parties should respond via email to marianna_mezentseva@ios.doi.gov by 5 PM PDT on May 20, 2026.

• No specifications, drawings, bid packages, or source lists are available at this time.

• The announcement is directed towards Small Business, 8(a) Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns.

• The government will determine whether to set aside the acquisition or proceed with an unrestricted solicitation based on responses.

• Business name, address, cage code, size classification, socioeconomic classification, and point of contact.

• A statement of intent to submit an offer 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 with phone numbers - limit to three past projects).

• Company's equipment assets, personnel resources, and financial resources demonstrating capability.

• Evidence of bonding capacity, if applicable.

• Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Ineligibility for award will result from lack of SAM registration.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for the cleanout and inspection of the spillway stilling basin at Prosser Creek Dam. The primary goal is to remove accumulated materials and debris from the basin and its associated drains, and then to inspect the condition of the basin's concrete floor and other features.

• Material Removal from Stilling Basin: Remove fine sediments, gravels, cobbles, boulders, chain link fence materials, and large woody debris. Estimated quantities include 55 cubic yards of sediment and 10 cubic yards of boulders and other debris. All removed materials must be disposed of offsite.

• Material Removal from Drains: Remove material from two 6-inch chute block drains to the greatest extent possible, verifying clarity by probing approximately 12 feet into each drain.

• Inspection: Conduct a comprehensive inspection of the concrete floor and all other spillway stilling basin features after material removal. This includes measuring concrete deterioration, documenting findings with photos, and noting abnormalities. The inspection must comply with Reclamation Directives and Standards FAC 01-07.

• Place of Performance: Prosser Creek Dam, Truckee, CA 96161.

• Period of Performance: 364 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price construction contract.

• Work Plan: Contractor must submit a detailed Work Plan including a baseline schedule, safety plan, site use maps, methods for material removal and drain cleaning, methods for preserving adjacent landscape features, equipment identification, and disposal plans.

• Submittals: Various submittals are required, including a Use of Site Plan, Baseline Schedule, Safety Program, Safety Resumes, Spillway Stilling Basin Removal Plan, and a final Inspection Report. Contractor cannot begin field work until specific submittals are accepted.

• Safety: Work must comply with applicable federal safety practices, including Reclamation Directives and Standards and OSHA standards. Contractor employees must wear identifiable clothing and be accompanied by a Government Inspector.

• Site Conditions: Contractor must provide their own restroom facilities and hand wash stations. Delivery of heavy equipment must be coordinated with LBAO staff. Minimizing impact on dam employees is required.

• Attachments: The SOW references several figures and drawings for location, site layout, debris distribution, and access, as well as a reference document (2023 Inaccessible Feature Review, Prosser Creek Dam Report).