Maintenance Of Dams

The PSC code Z1KA covers Maintenance of Dams, encompassing a broad range of services and construction activities related to the repair, rehabilitation, and ongoing upkeep of dam infrastructure. These services include structural repairs, gate maintenance, painting, electrical system upgrades, concrete restoration, and specialized inspections of dam components. The work typically involves critical infrastructure preservation and modernization efforts across federal water management facilities.

Federal Contract Awards under this PSC code demonstrate significant investment in dam maintenance, with contract values ranging from $10,000 to over $48 million. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the most frequent awarding agency, followed by the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Common contract types include firm fixed-price definitive contracts and purchase orders, with performance periods typically spanning 6-36 months. Small business set-asides are frequently used, with many awards going to specialized construction and engineering firms like McMillen Jacobs Associates, Abhe & Svoboda, and Marine Diving Solutions. Locations of work are predominantly in western and midwestern states, including California, Oregon, Washington, and Arkansas.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities under this PSC code include complex infrastructure projects such as generator cooling water system rehabilitation at the John Day Dam, dam ditch bypass modifications at Folsom Right Wing Dam, and roof replacements at various dam facilities. These opportunities demonstrate a focus on comprehensive infrastructure upgrades, involving tasks like replacing air coolers, modifying drainage systems, installing new weir structures, and performing specialized inspections. The solicitations are primarily issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation, with project locations concentrated in states like Oregon, California, and Indiana. Estimated project values range from $25,000 to $10 million, with most opportunities set aside for small businesses.