Crane and Operator Rental for USACE Kansas City District, Harlan County Lake Project, Republican City NE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District is soliciting crane rental and operator services to support dredge assembly and removal operations at the Harlan County Lake Project in Republican City, Nebraska. The contractor must provide a 350-ton crane with all necessary personnel, including qualified riggers and signalers, to conduct multiple lifting operations involving pontoons, center sections, and spuds. Key requirements include submitting crane specifications within seven business days of award, providing a detailed lift plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1 standards at least seven business days prior to each scheduled lift, ensuring all below-the-hook lifting devices comply with ASME B30 standards, and maintaining work hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a maximum of 40 hours per week and 10 hours per day unless an emergency occurs. The contractor must also ensure the crane has tires suitable for protecting concrete surfaces and comply with USACE Safety Manual and OSHA standards. The solicitation deadline for proposals is May 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with offers to be submitted in PDF format via email. Site visits are highly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting James Dubbs at (816) 389-2182.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-aside with no identified incumbent contractors. The estimated contract value is USD 40,000,000.00, although this appears to serve as a general threshold rather than a specific price ceiling for the firm fixed price contracts. The procurement includes a base contract covering work in April and October 2026, followed by two option years for spring placement and fall removal of the dredge in 2027 and 2028, with performance extending through March 31, 2029. The base contract work in May 2026 will involve assembly operations lasting 1-3 days depending on weather conditions, while subsequent option years will include both spring placement in April and fall removal operations. All work will be performed at Gremlin Cove in Republican City, Nebraska, with equipment specifications including a Titan 10 center section weighing 36,150 pounds, pontoon assemblies ranging from 17,350 to 23,300 pounds, and individual spuds weighing 2,030 pounds each.