Z--Folsom Dam Vessel Exclusion Barrier and Debris Boom

Solicitation 140R2026B0001 is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, for the construction of a Vessel Exclusion Barrier and Debris Boom at Folsom Dam in Folsom, California. This project is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under NAICS code 237990, with an estimated price range between 5 million and 10 million dollars. The scope of work includes the removal and installation of vessel exclusion barriers, debris curtains, anchors, and warning lights. The barrier must be certified under ASTM F2766-11 or NAVSEA Standard Items and rated at least Level C to withstand a kinetic energy of 600,000 ft-lbf. The award will be based on the lowest price among responsible and responsive bidders, with no tradeoffs or negotiations permitted. The contractor must begin performance within 7 calendar days of the award and complete all work within 490 calendar days. Key requirements include compliance with OSHA standards, the use of specific surface tolerant epoxy primers for on-site welds, and adherence to AWS D1.1 for weld inspections. Bidders must submit electronic proposals including a signed SF1442, a bid guarantee, and acknowledgment of all amendments via SF30. The final deadline for the receipt of offers was extended to September 1, 2026, at 13:00. Payment will be processed electronically through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System, requiring supporting documentation such as construction invoices and labor conformance certificates.