2026-2027 Winter Shotcrete Repair at Eisenhower Lock

The Department of Transportation Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation seeks shotcrete repair and concrete rehabilitation at Eisenhower Lock in Massena, New York, with quotes due November 4, 2026, and a mandatory site visit on October 21, 2026. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside under NAICS Code 238110, Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (size standard $19 million).

Work is performed at Eisenhower Lock, 190A and 76 Barnhart Island Road, Massena, New York. The lock is expected to be dewatered on or about January 12, 2027. All work inside the lock must be completed by March 8, 2027, with full demobilization by March 15, 2027. The contractor must begin performance within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and complete work within 62 calendar days.

Scope includes demolition of deteriorated concrete and installation of steel reinforcement in northside and southside filling and emptying culverts across seven contract line items (CLINs 0001–0007). CLINs 0002–0005 target specific repair areas with estimated volumes ranging from 35 to 70 cubic yards. CLIN 0001 covers mobilization and demobilization as a lump sum; CLINs 0006–0007 address additional concrete repair requiring Contracting Officer approval. Materials must include KING Shotcrete RS-D1 or approved equal, meeting ASTM C 1480 Type FA with 28-day compressive strength of at least 5,000 psi. The contractor must employ two ACI 660-certified shotcrete nozzlemen and prepare daily test panels for laboratory coring.

Quoters must attend the mandatory site visit, be registered in SAM.gov, and submit technical proposals limited to 10 pages including preliminary project plan, worksite layout, nozzleman certifications, and two to three past performance references from the past five years of similar scope and magnitude. Pricing is firm fixed price on a unit basis except mobilization. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply per WD # NY20260009. Performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract price are due within 10 calendar days after award. Liquidated damages of $1,846 per calendar day apply for schedule failure. Evaluation will use Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection. Questions are due October 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.