Y--SIMON DRAW DIVERSIONS

Pre-Solicitation Notice / Intent to Sole Source

This notice announces the Bureau of Reclamation's intent to procure services for the Simon Draw Diversions project. The project involves modifying an existing diversion structure and constructing a new one to divert water for the irrigation of Simon Wetlands in Montezuma County, Colorado. The existing structure must accommodate up to 3.3 CFS, and the new structure up to 0.5 CFS.

• Installation of suitable measuring devices at original and new diversion points.

• Modification of the existing diversion structure at the original point (Earl Hart Ditch).

• Construction of a new diversion structure at the new point of diversion (Simon Wetlands).

• NAICS Code: 221310

• Small Business Size Standard: $41.0M

• Anticipated sole source award to WCA Construction, LLC, located in Towaoc, Colorado.

• Justification for sole source procurement is based on FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency) due to the need for immediate construction completion within the 2026 irrigation season.

• The solicitation release date is not anticipated via the Government Point of Entry (GPE).

• Interested vendors can request the solicitation by emailing the Government Point of Contact.

• Responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered.

• The sole source award is justified under DIAR 1480.401(c)(2), which allows awarding sole source requirements to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

• The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.

• This notice is for compliance with FAR Subpart 5.2.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This notice announces the Bureau of Reclamation's intent to procure services for the Simon Draw Diversions project. The project involves modifying an existing diversion structure at the Earl Hart Ditch and constructing a new diversion structure at the Simon Wetlands, both located approximately 5 miles northeast of Cortez, Colorado. The purpose is to divert water for the irrigation of Simon Wetlands.

• Installation of suitable measuring devices at both the original and new diversion points.

• Modification of the existing diversion structure at the Earl Hart Ditch to accommodate and measure up to 3.3 CFS.

• Construction of a new diversion structure at the Simon Wetlands to accommodate and measure up to 0.5 CFS.

• The NAICS code for this project is 237110 with a small business size standard of $45.0M.

• The contract is anticipated to be awarded as a sole source to WCA Construction, LLC.

• The justification for sole source is IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 6.302-2, citing unusual and compelling urgency due to the State Engineer's advice that design, procurement, and construction must proceed immediately to meet the 2026 irrigation season deadline.

• A solicitation (Number 140R4026Q0055) is anticipated but not guaranteed.

• The solicitation will not be released via the General Procurement Environment (GPE). Interested vendors must request the solicitation by emailing the Government Point of Contact.

• Responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered.

• The sole source award is justified under authorities that allow awarding to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award.

• The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.

• The Contracting Officer is Tyler Spencer (tyler_spencer@ios.doi.gov). All communication must be in writing and forwarded via email, identifying the solicitation number, company name, address, email, phone number, and point of contact.