The agency posted this for awareness. It's not a solicitation, so you can't respond with a bid.
The Bureau of Reclamation needs a small business to repair the spillway radial gates at Webster Dam in Kansas.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Bureau of Reclamation needs a small business to repair the spillway radial gates at Webster Dam in Kansas. The project includes rehabilitating the metalwork coatings for three spillway radial gates, removing and replacing bottom and side gate seals, and replacing wire rope and components. The contractor must commence work within 10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a period of performance of around 355 calendar days. The contractor must receive the Notice to Proceed within 10 days of award.
- How will they pick the winner?
The Bureau of Reclamation will evaluate proposals based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- When and how do you bid?
Proposals are expected to be submitted by electronic email to the Contract Specialist. The solicitation will be released on or around July 10, 2026, and proposals are due 30 days after the solicitation is issued.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- Travel costs are not reimbursed separately - bake them into your price.
- The contractor must use the U.S. Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system to submit invoices for payment.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
- Monitor https://sam.gov for the RFP release and all subsequent amendments.
- Contact Contract Specialist Terra Warren at terra_warren@ios.doi.gov for further information.