Blue River Spillway Gate Rehabilitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District intends to solicit a competitive firm fixed-price contract for Blue River Spillway Gate Rehabilitation.

The purpose of this project is to fully rehabilitate the existing spillway gates at Blue River Dam to restore integrity and reliability in accordance with current codes, design criteria, and standards for these critical structures. More specifically, this work will fully rehabilitate one gate with the option of a second gate to current design standards, improve reliability of the gate and emergency power systems, and decrease environmental and fall hazards. This includes the design and construction for the Spillway gate structural, electrical, controls, mechanical, protective coating system, and related appurtenances. The existing system includes two Spillway gates, mechanical hoist machinery, and electrical controls for operating the gates. Specific project features include:

a. Adding structural reinforcement, including cover plates on the end frame strut arms and stiffeners on the outer ribs of gates
b. Replace gate seals
c. Replace trunnion bearing system
d. Replace hoist machinery, including position indication, limit switch equipment, and wire ropes
e. Replace gate control panels and all controls associated with gates, including new surface mounted conduit
f. Install site lighting
g. Upgrade existing fall protection system
h. Touch-up painting of gates and associated equipment

The solicitation will be available for download on or about 01 July 2015 with proposals due no less than 30 days after issuance of the RFP. Evaluation criteria will be provided in the solicitation. This procurement is Small Business Ser-Aside. Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 237990. Federal Service Code is Z2KA. Small business size standard is $36,500,000.

Point of contact for matters related to this procurement is Michael Grasso, Contract Specialist. Email: michael.i.grasso@usace.army.mil.

Point of Contact for small business questions or assistance is the Portland District Deputy for Small Business, Carol McIntyre at 503-808-4602 or Carol.A.Mcintyre@usace.army.mil.

All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov and remain current for the duration of the contract to be eligible for award of a Government contract. Interested parties are responsible for registering with the Federal Business Opportunity (FBO) website and for checking the referenced website(s) for updates. The Government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for any party's inability to access the documents posted at the referenced websites.