Bear Creek Service & Emergency Gates Replacement

Solicitation

This document outlines the specifications for a construction contract to replace service and emergency gates at Bear Creek Dam in Lakewood, Colorado. The project involves designing, fabricating, and installing new gates, and potentially addressing issues related to asbestos-containing material (ACM) caulking and lead-based paint (LBP) on gate stems and surrounding areas.

• Fabrication and installation of two new service gates and two new emergency gates.

• Replacement of bonnet gaskets and O-ring seals for the main hydraulic gate hoist system.

• Replacement of hydraulic oil piping for the low-flow gate.

• Redesign, fabrication, shop testing, and installation of low-flow gate cylinders.

• Repainting of the inlet tunnel liner, gate slots, and marine door.

• Potential abatement of asbestos-containing caulking and lead-based paint.

• Compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and quality control requirements.

• Solicitation Number: W9128F26RA079

• Project Location: Bear Creek Dam, Lakewood, Colorado.

• Contract Type: Construction Contract.

• Period of Performance: Specific working periods are defined for gate slot measurements, tunnel liner work, marine door work, gate removal, and gate installation, primarily between November 20th and December 11th of 2026 and 2027, with an optional period in January 2028.

• Detailed specifications for submittals, including shop drawings, product data, test reports, and certifications, are outlined.

• A comprehensive Quality Control (QC) program is required.

• Advanced Modeling (BIM/CIM/GIS/CAD) deliverables are required.

• Specific requirements for environmental protection, safety, and health are detailed.

• Asbestos and Lead remediation procedures are specified.

• A detailed Project Schedule is required, utilizing Primavera P6 software.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided document excerpts, but typical for USACE contracts, may include small business set-asides or specific socio-economic program requirements.

• The document references numerous other specifications and standards (e.g., EM 385-1-1, ASTM, AWS, NFPA, EPA, OSHA) that bidders must adhere to.

• As-built drawings and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) data are required deliverables.

• The project involves work in potentially hazardous conditions, including confined spaces and exposure to lead, cadmium, chromium, and asbestos.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides site visit information for the "Bear Creek Service and Emergency Gates Replacement" opportunity. It details the date and time of the site visit (May 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM Mountain Standard Time) and specifies that contractors must bring their own PPE, including hard hats, gloves, and waterproof tall boots with knee-high coverage.

Potential bidders are informed of the mandatory site visit details, including the meeting location at the Fisherman Parking Lot at Fox Hollow Golf Course. The document also provides contact information for Michael Savage for any additional details. A map is included to guide participants to the meeting location and outlines the route to be taken.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document comprises detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and photographs for the "Replace Service and Emergency Gates" project at Bear Creek Dam, Colorado (Solicitation No. W9128F26RA079). It provides essential technical information for bidders to understand the scope, requirements, and site conditions.

• Index of Drawings (G-001) & Abbreviations (G-002): Lists all drawings and defines technical terms.
• Location Maps (G-101, G-102): Shows the dam's vicinity and project site.
• Technical Drawings: Includes detailed plans, sections, and assembly information for service gates, emergency gates, low-flow gates, associated structures, intake details, and outlet works (e.g., CG-001 to CG-013, S-001 to S-903, M-001 to M-105, RS101 to RS308, RS306, RS308).
• Coating Specifications: Details surface preparation (SSPC-SP-5) and a 5-coat vinyl system (System 5-E-Z) for components, requiring QP-1 and QP-3 certifications for contractors.
• Component Details: Provides dimensions and material specifications (structural steel, bearing bronze) for gates, frames, bonnets, liners, and embedded steel.
• Site Condition Photographs (S-901, S-902, S-903): Illustrates existing site conditions, access points, internal structures, and cranes.
• Record Drawings: Includes "Gate Structure Concrete Details" (RS306) and "Emergency and Service Gate Frame and Bonnet Assembly Details" (RS308).

These drawings and specifications are critical for bidders to:

• Accurately assess the scope of work, including existing gate conditions and required rehabilitation.
• Develop detailed technical proposals and methodologies.
• Identify all required components, materials, and specialized equipment.
• Understand site access, safety considerations, and operational constraints.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and project schedules.
• Ensure compliance with coating and certification requirements (QP-1, QP-3).
• Note exclusions, such as specific components not requiring coating.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "BC Service and Emergency Gates Replacement" project at Bear Creek Dam, Lakewood, CO. The government requires the procurement of services and materials to design and replace service and emergency gates, including mechanical components and sandblasting/repainting of steel liners and gate slots within the flood tunnel.

• Replacement of 2 service gates and 2 emergency gates.

• Replacement of mechanical components such as gate seals, packing seats, and low flow gates hydraulic cylinder.

• Sandblasting and repainting of steel liners and gate slots inside the flood tunnel.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (anticipated).

• Magnitude of Construction: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• Period of Performance: Commencement within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed, completion within 640 calendar days after award.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email by the date and time specified in Block 13 of SF 1442.

• Evaluation will be based on technical factors (Past Performance and Technical Approach) which are significantly more important than price.

• The government will award to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best overall value.

• Proposals must be submitted in Adobe PDF format with OCR applied.

• This solicitation is restricted to Small Business Set-Aside only.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• A site visit is scheduled for May 18, 2026, at 09:00 AM MST. Reservations are required.

• Bidder inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet no later than ten (10) calendar days before the proposal due date.

• The estimated construction cost is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• NAICS Code: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.