Y--Sources Sought Notice for AVC Crowley Reach 1
ID: DOIRFBO260002Type: 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)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES (Y1NE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/546fed2fd3ea44c9aeefe779f81298bc/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation's Great Plains Regional Office, has issued a Sources Sought notice for the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Crowley Reach 1 project, aimed at identifying small businesses capable of serving as prime contractors for this significant construction endeavor. The project involves the installation of approximately 5.3 miles of 30-inch water transmission pipe, along with associated improvements, to provide reliable municipal and industrial water to 40 communities in southeastern Colorado, ultimately serving a projected future population of 50,000. The estimated project cost ranges from $40 million to $65 million, with work located around Boone, Colorado, and along Colorado State Highway 96. Interested firms are encouraged to submit their company information, business classification, bonding capability, a brief capabilities statement, and a list of relevant past projects 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, Eastern Colorado Area Office (ECAO), has issued a Sources Sought notice for the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Crowley Reach 1 project. This notice aims to identify small businesses with the technical expertise and bonding capability to serve as prime contractors for this contemplated construction project. The AVC is a significant infrastructure endeavor designed to supply reliable municipal and industrial water to 40 communities in southeastern Colorado, serving a projected future population of 50,000. The current project, AVC Crowley Reach 1, involves installing approximately 5.3 miles of 30-inch water transmission pipe, along with associated improvements such as valves, wash crossings, jack and bore crossings, and traffic management. The estimated project cost is between $40,000,000 and $65,000,000, with work located in and around Boone, Colorado, and along Colorado State Highway 96. This is not a Request for Proposals, and responses will help determine the potential for a future total small business set-aside. Interested firms are requested to provide company information, business classification, bonding capability, a brief capabilities statement, and a list of relevant past projects by December 5, 2025.
    DRAFT_Drawings-B_AVC-CrowleyReach1_1.pdf
    The document outlines the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project's Arkansas Valley Conduit, specifically Crowley Reach 1 (CR1), which involves pipeline installation and associated infrastructure. The project spans from Boone to Avondale, Pueblo, Fowler, Manzanola, Crowley, Olney Springs, Rocky Ford, and Ordway, Colorado. It details pipe classifications, general construction notes, and trenching requirements for HDPE and casing pipes. Key elements include specific pipe diameters, soil cover classes, and maximum operating pressures. The project emphasizes adherence to Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) regulations, safety protocols like Colorado OneCall 811, and Union Pacific Railroad requirements for crossings. It also includes plans for open-cut road crossings, utility relocations, and the placement of air valves, blow-offs, and sectionalizing valves. The document contains detailed maps, profiles, and typical trench designs, illustrating the project's scope and technical specifications.
    DRAFT_Geology-Drawings-B_AVC-CrowleyReach1_1.pdf
    The Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, specifically the Arkansas Valley Conduit - Boone Reach, involves detailed geotechnical investigations through drill holes DH-22-114 and DH-22-115. These investigations aim to collect subsurface data for the proposed conduit alignment, including soil and bedrock classifications, physical conditions, and water levels. The primary geological units encountered are Artificial Fill (af), Quaternary Alluvium (Qal), and Cretaceous Pierre Shale (Kp). Drill logs provide extensive descriptions of material compositions, weathering, and fracture characteristics, along with laboratory test data. The project emphasizes thorough site characterization to inform the design and construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit, ensuring safety and compliance with engineering and geological standards.
    DRAFT_Specifications-B_AVC-CrowleyReach1_20251105_1.pdf
    The U.S. Department of the Interior's November 2025 draft solicitation (No. 140R6026R0001) outlines the Arkansas Valley Conduit Crowley Reach 1 project in Colorado, part of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project. This RFP details the construction of a 5.3-mile, 30-inch potable water transmission pipeline from Boone Reach Contract 2 to a connection point along Colorado State Highway 96. Key work components include horizontal directional drilling, bored and open trench crossings of railroads and highways, installation of valve assemblies and sampling stations, and fiber optic cable infrastructure. The document emphasizes adherence to environmental controls, safety protocols, and extensive coordination with various governmental agencies and other contractors in the vicinity. It also includes detailed requirements for submittals, construction schedules, and time impact analyses, with strict guidelines for project management and compliance.
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