Z--Riverside Vessel Barrier Replacement at Hoover Dam

The contract is for the complete turnkey replacement of the riverside vessel barrier system at Hoover Dam, overseen by the Bureau of Reclamation’s Lower Colorado Regional Office in Boulder City, Nevada. The work includes removal and disposal of the existing barrier and gate, installation of all new components, and incorporation of a boat access gate with mounting provisions for a government-furnished padlock and additional hardware to connect a separate containment barrier system. Technical documentation such as product data, cut sheets, maintenance manuals, and warranty materials must be delivered upon completion. All work is to be performed on-site at Hoover Dam, the Central Warehouse, and adjacent roadways in Boulder City, with performance required to begin within 30 days of award and be fully completed within 45 days, including only 15 days allocated for on-site installation unless otherwise approved. The contract is structured as a fixed-price construction effort with four lump-sum line items covering payment and performance bonds, mobilization/demobilization, materials and equipment, and labor for removal and installation. The estimated value is not specified, and vendors must submit sealed quotes using the SF-1442 form along with detailed product specifications and a plan for executing the Statement of Work. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, restricting participation to small businesses. Offerors must have active SAM.gov registration and comply with all representations and certifications, including prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations, safeguarding controlled unclassified information, avoiding trafficking and child labor, adhering to Davis-Bacon wage rates, and following Buy American requirements for construction materials. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $35,000, and contractors must comply with Reclamation’s safety, security, and CUI protocols. The contract incorporates key FAR clauses on inspection of construction, government property, warranty of construction, suspension of work, changes and changed conditions, and whistleblower protections. Payment must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and the contractor must designate an administrative point of contact. The award will go to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror with acceptable past performance, evaluated under pass/fail criteria. All submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. local time on June 5, 2026, and must include original and one copy in sealed envelopes properly marked with the solicitation number and due date.