Decking Hardware & Lumber Material Procurement Package for Saylorville Lake Visitor Center

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Rock Island Engineering District is seeking to procure decking hardware and lumber materials for the Saylorsville Lake Visitor Center located in Ankeny, Iowa. This firm-fixed-price procurement will require the contractor to furnish, package, label, and deliver materials that comply with applicable industry standards including AWPA, ASTM, and manufacturer specifications. All materials must be new and unused, with delivery required within 14 days of contract award and coordinated at least 48 hours in advance with the Point of Contact, Jake Kidman (515-710-9744). Deliveries must occur on weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays. The government will evaluate materials upon delivery for correct quantities, specification compliance, damage, and proper documentation, with rejected items to be replaced at no cost to the government. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 9, 2026, with questions due by March 13, 2026, though no formal solicitation has been issued yet.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, meaning only certified small businesses are eligible to bid. The Statement of Work details 18 contract line item numbers (CLINs) encompassing various materials including joist hangers, anchors, washers, nails, treated Southern Yellow Pine lumber in multiple dimensions and grades rated for ground contact, treated glu-lam beams (3-1/2" x 11-7/8"), specialty bronze star screws, and protective joist tape. Simpson Strong-Tie components must be genuine and manufacturer-certified, while treated lumber must bear grade stamps from accredited agencies such as SPIB or WCLIB and comply with AWPA UC4A or higher standards. Glu-lam beams must meet ANSI A190.1 and APA/EWS certification requirements, and all fasteners must comply with ICC-ES approvals and ASTM A153 galvanization standards. The contractor must provide all materials with standard manufacturer warranties, and defective items discovered during installation or within the warranty period must be replaced at no additional cost to the government. Invoices should be submitted to Phillip Rustad at phillip.d.rustad@usace.army.mil with the company name and physical address matching SAM registration.