Barren River Lake Stilling Basin De-Water Rental Equipment with Operator

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Louisville is seeking to procure rental equipment with operators for a de-watering project at the Barren River Lake Stilling Basin. The solicitation requires a contractor to provide a crane with licensed operator and oiler, water pumping equipment, a concrete bucket, and a crane bin, with optional additional equipment including a telehandler forklift, temporary stairs, and a diesel-powered light plant. Key contract requirements include a crane capable of lifting 7,500-8,000 lbs at a 200 ft radius and water pumps with a minimum combined capacity of 15 CFS (6,732 GPM). The contract will be awarded based on low price, with a site visit scheduled for March 26, 2025. Offers are due by April 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, and contractors must comply with federal security and registration requirements, including SAM registration and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessments.

The contract is set aside as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) procurement with a size standard of $40,000,000. The rental period is anticipated from June 23-29, 2025, with equipment to be delivered to Barren River Lake Tailwater in Scottsville, Kentucky. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation provides detailed exhibits including site maps, channel profiles, site photos, and critical lift plans. Contractors will need to provide equipment that meets specific age, weight, and performance requirements, with mandatory compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations for Barren County, Kentucky. The project involves de-watering operations for a stilling basin, with precise equipment placement outlined in the site layout plan and detailed engineering drawings. Potential bidders must carefully review the comprehensive documentation, which includes multiple technical exhibits and safety compliance forms.