FY18 Kaukauna Dam Tainter Gate Replacement and Pier Repair -

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District is seeking contractors for the FY18 Kaukauna Dam Tainter Gate Replacement and Pier Repair project. Kaukauna Dam is located in the city of Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin.

The scope of work for the Kaukauna Dam Tainter Gate Replacement and Pier Repair includes the removal and replacement of the eight tainter gates (and seals) at the Kaukauna Dam in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. The project also includes the removal and replacement of the downstream portion of the concrete piers. The trunnion pins that secure the gates will also be replaced. Surface concrete repairs will be required on the upstream portion of the piers. Only two gates can be taken out of service at one time.

The fabricating plant and fabricator shall be certified under the AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) Quality Certification Program, and shall be designated an AISC Certified Plant, Category SBR, IBR, ABR, or HYD with a Fracture Critical Endorsement (FC) at time of bid. The fabricator or fabrication plant shall possess five (5) years documented experience on projects of similar scope. In addition the scope of the project includes replacement of tainter gate side seals at Little Kaukauna and Upper Appleton Dams. The project will also include related incidental work such as temporary bridging, coffer dams, etc. A staging area will be identified landside and within vicinity of the dam.