AVC Crowley Reach 1 Sources Sought Notice
ID: 140R6026R0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONGREAT PLAINS REGIONAL OFFICEBILLINGS, MT, 59101, USA

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d6355e34dcdf4051bdb9e4b5017b8e2e/view
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    The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking small business sources for the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Crowley Reach 1 construction project in Pueblo County, Colorado. This project involves the installation of approximately 5.3 miles of 30-inch potable water transmission pipe, along with associated improvements such as valve assemblies, wash crossings, and traffic management systems. The AVC is a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at supplying municipal and industrial water to 40 communities in southeastern Colorado, with an estimated project value between $40 million and $65 million. Interested firms must submit their company information, business classification, bonding capability, and a brief capabilities statement by December 5, 2025, to the primary contact, Monica Burgio, at mburgio@usbr.gov or by phone at 801-524-3780.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Burgio, Monica
    (801) 524-3780
    (208) 433-5030
    mburgio@usbr.gov
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    AVC_Crowley_Reach_1_-_Sources_Sought_1.docx
    The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is seeking small business sources for the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Crowley Reach 1 construction project in Pueblo County, Colorado. This notice identifies businesses with technical expertise and bonding capability for the installation of approximately 5.3 miles of 30-inch water transmission pipe and associated improvements, including sectional, air, and blowoff valves, wash crossings, jack and bore crossings, and traffic management. The project, estimated between $40 million and $65 million, aims to supply municipal and industrial water to 40 communities in southeastern Colorado. The NAICS code is 237110 with a $45 million small business size standard. Interested firms must provide company information, business classification, bonding capability, a brief capabilities statement, and a list of 2-5 similar past projects by December 5, 2025.
    DRAFT_Drawings-B_AVC-CrowleyReach1_1.pdf
    The government file details the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, specifically the Arkansas Valley Conduit Crowley Reach 1 (CR1), outlining comprehensive plans for pipeline installation and associated infrastructure. The project involves installing HDPE pipes with varying nominal diameters and pressure ratings, adhering to strict specifications for soil cover, trenching, and backfill. Key elements include detailed general notes, symbols, abbreviations, and pipe classifications, along with specific instructions for working within Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) rights-of-way and near existing utilities. The plan includes the placement of air valves, blowoffs, sectionalizing valves, and sampling stations. Trenching details emphasize safety, material specifications (including CLSM), and surface replacement for both asphalt and gravel roads. The project extends across various geographical points, including Boone, Avondale, and Pueblo, with a focus on ensuring safety and compliance with federal and state regulations throughout the construction of this critical water conveyance system.
    DRAFT_Geology-Drawings-B_AVC-CrowleyReach1_1.pdf
    The document details geological investigations for the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, Arkansas Valley Conduit in the Boone Reach area. It includes geologic logs for drill holes DH-22-114 and DH-22-115, outlining soil and bedrock classifications, drilling methods, and physical conditions encountered. Key geological units identified are Artificial Fill (af), Quaternary Alluvium (Qal), Quaternary Slopewash (Qsw), Quaternary Alluvial Terrace (Qat), and Cretaceous Pierre Shale (Kp). The logs provide specific descriptions of material composition, weathering, and fracture characteristics. Laboratory test data for soil samples are also included, detailing properties like fines content, plasticity, and unconfined compressive strength. The purpose of these investigations is to collect geotechnical data for the proposed conduit alignment and to install observation wells, contributing to the overall understanding of the subsurface conditions in the project area.
    DRAFT_Specifications-B_AVC-CrowleyReach1_20251105_1.pdf
    The U.S. Department of the Interior's November 2025 "Arkansas Valley Conduit Crowley Reach 1" solicitation outlines a DRAFT RFP for the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project in Colorado. The primary work involves constructing approximately 5.3 miles of 30-inch potable water transmission pipe and associated improvements, including horizontal directional drilling, bored crossings, and road cuts and restoration. The project is located in Boone, Colorado, and along State Highway 96. Key components include installing valve assemblies, sampling stations, and fiber optic communication infrastructure, as well as testing potentially-impacted soil in Boone. The document details general requirements, such as project management, coordination with other contractors and agencies, site use restrictions, and environmental controls. It also specifies requirements for concrete, metals, thermal and moisture protection, electrical, communications, earthwork, exterior improvements, and utilities. The RFP emphasizes adherence to a Critical Path Method (CPM) construction program, detailed submittal procedures, and strict compliance with review timelines, including those from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
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