C--WY BRIDGE INSPECTIONS

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140R6026Q0042 serves to answer questions from industry regarding the solicitation.

• The document indicates that "see the following pages for amendment 0001 details," implying that specific sections or details related to the questions and answers are provided on subsequent pages (not fully included in the provided text).

• The date and time for receipt of quotations remains unchanged: April 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT.

• The period of performance is stated as 06/01/2026 to 09/30/2026.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140R6026Q0042 provides answers to questions submitted by industry regarding the WY Bridge Inspection opportunity. The original closing date and time for receipt of quotations remains April 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT. The period of performance is from 06/01/2026 to 09/30/2026.

This amendment addresses specific questions related to the Statement of Work (SOW) concerning inspection methods and access for inaccessible areas.

No changes to the proposal submission deadline or the overall period of performance. Bidders should review the Q&A section for clarifications that may impact their proposal preparation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for services related to bridge inspection. The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking offers for the inspection and reporting of four bridges.

• Inspection and reporting services for four bridges.

• Services are categorized under Product/Service Code C213 (ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: INSPECTION (NON-CONSTRUCTION)).

• The period of performance is from 06/01/2026 to 09/30/2026.

• The solicitation issue date is 03/26/2026.

• The offer due date is 04/10/2026 at 11:00 AM CDST.

• The solicitation is set aside for Small Business.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 541330, with a size standard of $25.5 million.

• This acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• The solicitation number is 140R6026Q0042.

• The issuing office is the Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Regional Office in Billings, MT.

• The contracting officer is Natalie Oslund.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Bureau of Reclamation, Wyoming Area Office, seeks inspection services for four (4) inaccessible bridges. The objective is to assess the condition of these bridges using high-resolution photography and non-destructive testing methods to inform maintenance recommendations.

• Inspection Scope: Inspect 4 specific bridges located at Bureau of Reclamation dam sites. Inspections are limited to inaccessible areas, focusing on the sides and undersides of decks, superstructures, and bearings, extending at least 10 feet below abutments.

• Testing Methods: High-resolution imaging (20 Megapixels or better), repetitive sounding, ultra-sonic, or other comparable non-destructive testing methods for concrete. Steel girders are to be inspected for cracking and corrosion using non-destructive methods.

• Deliverables: A bridge inspection report for each of the four bridges, including detailed findings, condition ratings, crack mapping (0.012 inches and wider), and all additional bridge inspection data. Draft reports are due within 30 days of inspection completion, and final reports are due within 30 days of receipt of draft report comments.

• Personnel: Inspections must be completed by an NHI licensed bridge inspector. Certification must be submitted.

• Data Submission: Cohesive stitched photos (JPEG, PNG, or IMG) with a referenceable linear scale, and individual photos. Data submission required within 10 days of the final report via Kiteworks.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated from June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a size standard of $25.5 Million.

• Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026, 11:00 AM CDST.

• Submission Method: Email to Natalie Oslund at natalie_oslund@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering Technical (Factor 1) and Past Performance (Factor 2) as approximately equal and more important than Price (Factor 3). Technical requirements include providing a certified bridge inspector certificate and detailed means and methods. Past performance will be evaluated based on similar projects completed in the last 5 years.

• SAM Registration: Required prior to quotation submission.

• Set Aside: Total Small Business.

• Quotations must be valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days.

• Payment will be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• The Government reserves the right to incorporate additional changes in quantity.

• A non-disclosure agreement (RSN-6) is required to obtain bridge plans and inspection reports.

• Bridge plans will be provided upon receipt of the non-disclosure agreement. Only the Alcova bridge inspection report is available; reports for other bridges are not available.

• Safety Plan (RSN-1) and Equipment demonstration (RSN-2) are required prior to on-site work.

• Contractor is responsible for providing all inspection equipment and safety equipment. Government-furnished property is not provided.

• Security requirements include obtaining a Government-issued identification card (PIV Card, temporary ID, or visitor badge) for access to facilities.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a pre-solicitation notice for a commercial Request for Quote (RFQ) for bridge inspections. The Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Region, is seeking services to perform inspections of inaccessible bridge areas (4 bridges) located within Wyoming at Bureau of Reclamation dam sites. The inspections will utilize high-resolution photographs and non-destructive testing methods. The bridges are Type 2 and do not require hands-on inspections, with inaccessible areas located above dam crests, spillways, or reservoirs at heights of 30 to 50 feet.

• Inspections of 4 specific bridge inaccessible areas: Boysen Dam Power Intake bridge, Seminoe Spillway bridge, Alcova Spillway bridge, and Buffalo Bill Spillway bridge.

• Use of high-resolution photographs and repetitive sounding, ultra-sonic, or other non-destructive testing methods.

• Deliverables include a bridge inspection report for each bridge and all associated bridge inspection data.

• Anticipated Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

• Contract Type: Not specified, but anticipated to be a simplified acquisition with a Total Small Business set-aside and Tradeoff evaluation criteria.

• The Request for Quote (RFQ) is anticipated to be posted on or about March 26, 2026, via SAM.gov.

• Hard copies of the solicitation will not be issued. Quotations are not requested at this pre-solicitation stage.

• Evaluation criteria are anticipated to be Tradeoff.

• Anticipated to be a Total Small Business set-aside.

• All companies must be actively registered in SAM.gov prior to submitting a quotation.

• Product Service Code: C213 (Architect and Engineering- General: Inspection (Non-Construction))

• NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)

• Contractors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the RFQ release and any subsequent amendments.

• Contact: Natalie Oslund at natalie_oslund@ios.doi.gov for further information or questions.