Bear Creek Service & Emergency Gates Replacement | US. Army Corps of Engineers | NAICS 237990
Executive Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is procuring the replacement of service and emergency gates at Bear Creek Dam in Lakewood, Colorado. This is a total small business set-aside contract.
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⚠ Important Notice Details
Response Deadline: June 29, 2026 7:00 PM
Prior Procurement History:
- 19 May 2026 – Updated with Site Visit Sheet
- 22 May 2026 – AMD 0001 of this solicitation is to update the proposal due date to 29 June 2026.
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Scope & Requirements
The work includes fabricating and installing new service gates and emergency gates to fit current gate slots at Bear Creek Dam, Lakewood, Colorado. The gate slots must be measured for accuracy and the existing drawings shall be used for information only. The inlet tunnel liner, gate slots, and marine door will be repainted. The work related to the main hydraulic gate hoist system will be limited to the replacement of bonnet gaskets and O-ring seals between the gate stem and the new gate. The hydraulic oil piping for the low-flow gate, between the new cylinder and the flexible hoses on the hoist deck, will also be replaced. The low-flow gate cylinders will be redesigned, fabricated, shop-tested, and installed to operate the low-flow gates on the new service gates. All incidental related work is also included in this scope. Mechanical scope of work is illustrated on drawing sheets M-001 thru M-105 and detailed requirements are specified in specification sections 05 56 09.00 26 GATE SEALS and 35 05 40.14 10 HYDRAULIC HOISTING SYSTEMS FOR CIVIL WORKS STRUCTURES.
Compliance & Qualifications
- FAR 19.5
How to Prepare Your Bid
- Review the existing drawings and specifications thoroughly to ensure accurate measurements and compliance with requirements.
- Prepare a detailed project timeline that aligns with the proposal due date of June 29, 2026.
- Ensure all mechanical components meet the specified standards outlined in the drawings and specifications.
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Why Small Businesses Should Consider This
This contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 237990, focusing on heavy and civil engineering construction. The work involves critical infrastructure at Bear Creek Dam, with a proposal deadline of June 29, 2026. Understanding the detailed requirements in the specifications will be essential for a successful bid.