Gavins Point Intake Crane Replacement

On or about 21 May 2025, the Government intends to issue a solicitation for “Gavins Point Intake Crane Replacement”.  The solicitation will close on or about 20 June 2025.   The solicitation is Unrestricted and Open to Both Large and Small Business Participation.   

Project Description: 

This project will replace the 80-ton Gavins Point Intake Gantry Crane with a new 80-ton intake gantry crane. In addition to the replacement of the crane the power conductors with grounded buss will be replaced, the 480-volt supply breaker and evaluation of the existing power supply system. Also, this project will involve rehabbing or replacing the current rail system under a separate contract (GP00103). The total length of the rails is 328' x 2 centerline of rail to the powerhouse wall.  The new crane and power supply shall be reliable, maintainable, and meet current applicable operational and safety codes and standards. The new crane will retain the hoisting functions of the existing crane. It will operate the intake bulkhead gate slots, handle the intake service and bulkhead gates, including transporting by trolley or gantry travel and handle and transport intake service gate hoist using the main hoist. The auxiliary hoist will handle and transport by trolley or gantry travel the trash rack sections, intake service gate hoist covers, hatch covers, and gate slot covers. The jib hoist will handle loads between the intake deck and forebay, handle and transport loads on the intake deck and debris removal and disposal from the forebay. 

The Contractor will be required to commence work upon receipt of contract award and complete the work 920 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, this is subject to change after solicitation issuance. 

Estimated Construction Costs:

The estimated construction cost of this project is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. 

NAICS Code: 

The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a size standard for Small Business of $45M.

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Contracting Office Address:

USACE Omaha District

1616 Capital Ave, Omaha, NE 68102-4901

Point Of Contact:

All questions shall be submitted on ProjNet (ProjNet access, and additional guidance, will be given at time of solicitation issuance). 

Place of Performance:

Gavins Point Dam

Crofton, NE 68730

Note:  Offerors please be advised that an online registration requirement in System for Award Management (SAM) database http://www.sam.gov/ exists and directed solicitation provisions concerning electronic annual Representations and Certifications on SAM.  Representations and certifications are required to be up-dated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete.  The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective for one year from date of submission or update to SAM. Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via SAM.gov (sam.gov).   Registration is required to access solicitation documents. SAM.gov provides secure access to acquisition-related information, synopsis or pre-solicitation notices and amendments.