Z--Bradbury Dam Outlet Valve Replacement

Solicitation 140R2026R0018 is a firm fixed-price construction contract issued by the Bureau of Reclamation for the Bradbury Dam Outlet Valve Replacement project in Santa Barbara County, California. The primary objective is to enhance the operation and efficiency of water releases by removing two existing 30-inch fixed-cone valves and their associated peripheral equipment, including supports, anchors, pipe spool pieces, and actuators, and replacing them with new components. The scope of work encompasses the furnishing, installation, and testing of two fixed-cone valves with hoods, butterfly valves, reducers, and actuators, as well as comprehensive electrical inspection, design, and installation of panels, fuses, and conduit. Additionally, the contractor must provide a temporary pump to supply water from Lake Cachuma to the Bradbury Dam Spillway during the outlet works outage. The project is a restricted procurement set aside for Total Small Business concerns under NAICS code 237990, with an estimated value between 1 million and 5 million dollars. Key technical requirements include electrical design documentation signed by a U.S. registered Electrical Engineer and valve support designs stamped by a California-registered Professional Engineer. The period of performance is scheduled from June 1, 2026, to June 1, 2027. Award evaluation focuses on cost and price, with non-cost factors such as past performance evaluated for acceptability. The contractor is responsible for providing 100 percent performance and payment bonds and must adhere to union prevailing wage rates and strict safety standards.