Bid Results.pdf

This document summarizes bid results for a federal contract solicitation to upgrade miter gate hydraulic systems at Emsworth Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Pennsylvania. Wayne Crouse, Inc. provided the lowest bid of $3,127,645 to furnish and install four dedicated hydraulic power units with new variable frequency drive motor control centers for the main chamber, a new central hydraulic power unit for the auxiliary chamber, and demolish and dispose of the existing hydraulic system infrastructure as required. Three other contractors—BCI Construction USA, Inc., C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC, and Marine Diving Solutions, LLC—also submitted bids ranging from $4,572,296 to $7,445,532.50. The government estimate without profit was $6,417,900. The related solicitation was issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, to upgrade the miter gate hydraulics and automation to minimize lock closures and allow for automated gate operation at the facility.