Z--Water Assessment

The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) plans to award a sole-source contract to Warm Springs Irrigation and Power Company to provide water to lands managed by the Utah Reclamation Mitigation Commission (URMCC) for the Utah Lake Wetland Preserve project. This is the only company capable of delivering the required water, as they exclusively own the water rights. The contract falls under FAR 13 guidelines, with a NAICS code of 22131, classifying it as a small business opportunity with a size standard of $41 million. The award is expected during Fiscal Year 2025. Interested parties must submit a capability statement to the designated point of contact by May 10, 2025, although the final decision rests with the Contracting Officer. This procurement emphasizes the necessity of direct access to a critical natural resource and aligns with the broader governmental effort to manage and protect wetland ecosystems effectively.