Blue Marsh Dam and Beltzville Dam Lead Paint Abatement

W912BU-25-B-A014 Synopsis:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Philadelphia District (NAP), intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation for procurement of Lead Paint Abatement and Painting services at two Dam Facilities managed by the Corps.

This is a Pre-solicitation Notice. This Notice is being issued for planning and information purposes only. This notice is not a Solicitation, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice, nor will the Government accept proposals as a result of this notice.

** Solicitation W912BU-25-B-A014 is expected to be released on or about 21 August 2025

Project Description:  This work includes the removal of all lead-based paint and the repainting of all piping equipment and structural elements were the paint was removed.  

The work is located at the Beltzville Dam, located in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, and the Blue Marsh Dam, located on the Tulpehocken Creek in Leesport, Pennsylvania.

Beltzville Dam
The work to be performed at the Beltzville Dam includes:

• The removal of lead-based paint and repainting of existing painted surfaces of the elevator shaft framing surrounding the elevator exterior, including anchor plates, bolts and connection elements, and bents and supports. 
• The removal of lead-based paint and repainting of existing painted surfaces of the water supply line valve and water supply line access hatch.

Blue Marsh Dam

• The removal of lead-based paint and repainting of existing painted surfaces of the service bridge, including the exterior faces of the webs, top flanges, and bottom flanges of the service bridge girders and the exterior stiffener angles.
• The work will require removal of lead-based paint and repainting of existing painted surfaces of the service bridge, including the interior faces of the webs, top flanges, and bottom flanges, of the service bridge girders and the interior stiffener and cross frame members.
• The removal of lead-based paint and repainting of existing painted surfaces of the service bridge, including the fuel tank and supports, access hatches, stiffeners, bolts and connection elements, bearing pads, joint plates, and utility conduits and hangers.

All work performed on site will require monitoring for hazardous materials, specifically lead.  All hazardous materials produced as a result of the work will be transported and disposed of according to all applicable USACE standards. 

DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The estimated price range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

NAICS CODE AND SBA SIZE STANDARD: 562910-Remediation Services, $25,000,000.

TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: Total Small Business set-aside

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Specific information pertaining to this procurement will be available in the Solicitation. The Solicitation documents will be posted on the SAM.gov website. It is, and will continue to be, the responsibility of all potential Bidders to monitor the SAM.gov website for any amendments, updates, responses to industry questions/comments, etc. The Government will not be maintaining a mailing list.

POINT-OF-CONTACT: The Primary Contract Specialist for this Solicitation is Grace McMullen, email: grace_c_mcmullen@usace.army.mil. Any communication regarding this notice should be made in writing sent via email and must identify the Solicitation number, company name, address, phone number and point of contact.