Folsom Grove TMS 500-2 Crane Repair

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation has issued a Special Notice for repair services on a Grove TMS 500-2 crane located in Folsom, California. This Total Small Business set-aside solicitation was posted on February 26, 2026, and seeks qualified contractors to restore the crane to full operational status. The crane, Serial No. 237896, is operated by the Central California Area Office and is currently out of service but critical to ongoing operations. The solicitation is being conducted using oral quotes, and responses must be submitted by Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. All responsible sources are eligible to submit timely responses for consideration.

The primary objective is to diagnose and repair the crane so it can resume its operational role in lifting and lowering shutter panels and reconfiguring FOD shutters to meet downstream temperature targets as directed by the Central Valley Office. Contractors must complete all repair work within 60 days of receipt of order and are responsible for furnishing all labor, parts, tools, equipment, and materials necessary for the repair process. Key deliverables include a Repair Plan due within 5 business days, a Final Repair Report with detailed work documentation, Test Documentation confirming operational readiness, and a Warranty Certificate. Although the crane is located in Folsom, California, all repair work must be performed at the contractor's facility. Eligible contractors must be small businesses and must ensure all repairs comply with manufacturer specifications and applicable safety standards, with acceptance contingent upon approval of all deliverables and confirmation of safe operational status.