Mark Twain NF Beaver Lake Dam Rehabilitation
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting proposals for the Mark Twain NF Beaver Lake Dam Rehabilitation project in Missouri. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) seeking a contractor to perform dam improvements, including excavation, conduit replacement, and spillway repair. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price award, set aside for Total Small Businesses. Proposals are due June 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The project involves significant improvements to the Beaver Lake Dam. Key tasks include:
- Drawing down water levels, clearing, and grubbing.
- Excavation and removal of the existing overflow conduit and appurtenances.
- Repairing spillway erosion with riprap.
- Installation of a new overflow conduit and level control structure.
- Regrading and riprap armoring of the existing spillway.
- Reconstruction of access roads.
- Installation of an articulated concrete mat boat ramp.
- Optional Bid Items (OBI):
- OBI 1: Shallow installation of a new level control conduit within the spillway.
- OBI 2: Installation of a new level control and drawdown structure, conduits, and appurtenances at the site of the existing conduit removal.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (Size Standard: $45 Million)
- Product Service Code: Z1LB (Maintenance Of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways)
- Period of Performance: Estimated July 15, 2026 - December 31, 2026
- Published Date: May 22, 2026
- Site Visit: May 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST at Beaver Lake.
- Questions Due: June 2, 2026, by COB.
- Proposals Due: June 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
- Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit proposals in two separate parts: a technical proposal and a price proposal, electronically to thomas.tran2@usda.gov. Technical proposals must address:
- Relevant Past Performance (at least 3 references).
- Technical Approach (description of work, schedule, key personnel, equipment).
- Experience/Qualifications. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the government, based on evaluation of technical approach, past performance, and price.
Key Documents
The "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS FP-14" (FP-14.pdf) is a critical document outlining technical specifications for materials, construction methods, measurement, and payment, essential for compliance and proposal preparation.