Opportunity
SAM #140R2026R0020
Market Research RFI for Mendota Pool Bypass and Reach 2B Improvements Construction Project
Buyer
Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Region
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 09, 2026
Identifier
140R2026R0020
NAICS
237110, 237990
This opportunity is a market research request from the Bureau of Reclamation for the Mendota Pool Bypass and Reach 2B Improvements construction project in California. - Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Great Basin Region Acquisition Office - Project scope includes: - Construction of a bypass channel around Mendota Pool - Channel and structural improvements to convey at least 4,500 cfs from Reach 2B to Reach 3 - Fish ladder, fish screen, auxiliary water supply, levees, controls building, and related civil works - Support for Chinook salmon migration and water delivery systems - Estimated project value: $225 million to $300 million - No specific OEMs, vendors, or products listed; seeking industry input on delivery methods, design, schedule, and procurement - Construction targeted to begin in 2027, with first phase operational by spring 2030 - Procurement lead time is approximately 300 days from requirement receipt to contract award - Unique requirements: Ability to construct large-scale water conveyance infrastructure and fish migration support features
Description
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY: Construct channel and structural improvements including the creation of a bypass channel around Mendota Pool to ensure conveyance of at least 4,500 cfs from Reach 2B downstream to Reach 3.Construction Project Magnitude: Between $225 Million and $300 Million.