Y--MOD/MODE/US Bypass Canal Repairs

The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office, issued solicitation 140R3026R0001 for the MOD/MODE/US Bypass Canal Repairs project in Yuma County, Arizona. This project is a 100% set-aside for HUBZone Small Business Concerns and involves the replacement and repair of concrete canal panels to prevent system failure due to deterioration. The scope of work includes saw cutting, demolition, vegetation removal, dewatering, and the installation of new 3.5-inch thick, 3,000 PSI concrete lining, along with expansion joints and crack sealing. Work must be coordinated during scheduled canal outages from April 6 to April 22, 2026, and requires strict logistical coordination due to the proximity of the US/Mexico border barrier. The contract is awarded based on a trade-off process where technical approach and past performance are considered approximately equal in importance to price. The estimated construction magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Performance must commence within 14 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 120 calendar days. Awardees are required to provide performance and payment bonds and comply with heavy construction wage determinations for Yuma County. Invoicing is conducted electronically via the Internet Payment Platform, and final acceptance is based on on-site government inspections.